Director of Research Administration

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Research

🗓️ November 24th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Director of Research Administration. The role manages the full lifecycle of complex contracts and research agreements supporting multi-institutional clinical trials, including pre- and post-award management, compliance, negotiation, and coordination with stakeholders. The Director leads strategic planning to improve contracting processes and supports broader research administration functions such as project activation and vendor oversight.

Highlights

Manage contracts and research agreements including subcontracts, DUAs, BCAs, and CDAs for clinical trials.
Perform independent review, negotiation, and execution of complex research contracts.
Lead strategic planning to streamline Clinical Research Alliance contracting processes and improve efficiency.
Communicate clearly with investigators, research staff, sponsors, and leadership to ensure alignment.
Support project activation, resource planning, vendor management, and conflict of interest processes.
Required post-Baccalaureate degree or equivalent experience, with managerial experience strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of research operations, funding regulations, and institutional policies.
Experience with UNC research administration systems and clinical research projects is preferred.
Full-time permanent staff position in the SOM Clinical Research Alliance department.
Compensation is dependent on experience and qualifications.