Position Summary

This position serves as the liaison between University stakeholders and companies, major national and international foundations and non-profit entities, and government agencies. Contracting responsibilities are University-wide and include drafting and negotiating industry sponsored clinical trial agreements and other research agreements including industry research agreements, federal contracts and non-profit agreements and subagreements for sponsored research activities and clinical trials. The position thoughtfully expedites the negotiation of research contracts and upholding the institution’s business principles, policies and goals, while following any applicable government regulatory requirements.

The position will oversee a large volume contract portfolio from negotiation to contract close out. It is expected that the person filling this position will be highly motivated and capable of recognizing potential problems and taking the initiative to address them, operating both independently and as an effective team member. Expertise and good judgment are required in planning and completing assignments, resolving conflicts, and coordinating work with others. A key ability of the person filling this position will be to complete multiple, simultaneous tasks, to work effectively under deadline pressure, and to successfully manage competing priorities with tact and efficiency.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages the contract portfolio of departments and schools including review and negotiation of all contract supported activities.
• Develops, reviews, and negotiates clinical trial budgets to ensure appropriate reimbursement for study-related procedures, personnel effort, and institutional costs.
• Advises faculty and staff on issues that could impact contractual relationships or negotiations.
• Reviews contract and agency guidelines regarding intellectual property, publication, communication, financial and indemnification terms to safeguard the interests of the university and principal investigators.
• Uses judgment and an extensive amount of experience to adapt an advanced knowledge of skills, methods, practices, policies and procedures and a considerable degree of innovation, analysis and reasoning to independently plan and prioritize work.
• Ensures a high level of service support is provided to principal investigators, departmental, school and central administrators.
• Coordinates OnCore calendar intake, development, and builds.
• Maintains awareness of regulatory and policy changes impacting the office.
• Maintains electronic records that are consistent and current.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Work Experience: Relevant Experience (5 Years), Research Administration Or Contract Negotiation (2 Years)

Salary Range

$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually