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Manager, Research Data Management and Acquisition
Harvard University
Cambridge, USA
Full-time
Manager · 5+ years experience
Hybrid
Discovered 6 days ago
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Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., data governance, information or library science, law, public policy, research administration).
- 5+ years of experience in data licensing/contracts, research compliance, or a related field, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating data contracts, licenses, or data use agreements.
- A complete application must include a resume and cover letter.
- Additional Qualifications and Skills:
- Master’s degree in the above fields, a plus.
- Experience in a higher education, academic research, or public policy research setting.
- Familiarity with research data management platforms, data enclaves, or secure computing environments.
- Certification in privacy, compliance, or contract management (e.g., CIPP, CRA, CCEP).
- Experience with sensitive data types such as human subjects data, protected health information, or controlled unclassified information (CUI).
- Working knowledge of research compliance frameworks (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR, CUI, export control, IRB requirements).
- Strong analytical skills for evaluating contractual risk, liability, and indemnification language.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate legal/contractual language for non-legal audiences.
- Experience developing SOPs, policies, or governance documentation.
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
- Other Information: This position is based on campus in Cambridge, MA and required to work on campus 3 days/week.
- Application Instructions: A complete application must include a resume and cover letter.
- Work Format Details
- This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
- Salary Grade and Ranges
- This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits
- Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
- Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
- EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
- Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.
- Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.
- By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
- Why join the Harvard Kennedy School?
- The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is one of 12 graduate and professional schools at the university. Harvard Kennedy School’s mission is to improve public policy and leadership so people can live in societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous. By combining cutting-edge research, the teaching of outstanding students, and direct interaction with practitioners, we have an impact on solving public problems that no other institution can match. When you work at Harvard Kennedy School, you make a difference.
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