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Provost URA: Research Contracting

About the Department

University Research Administration (URA) has the responsibility to review and provide institutional endorsement for all proposals to federal and other external sponsors (excluding gifts), assuring compliance with University policies and sponsor terms and conditions. URA is the institutional authority for the negotiation and acceptance of financial support or other contractually-binding obligations in the form of a contract, grant, or agreement, including material transfer agreements and clinical trials.

Job Summary

The Clinical Trials Officer is a member of the Clinical Trials Team on the Research Contract Group at University Research Administration. The Research Contract Group plays a key role in a team-based approach to faculty-centric development and execution of sponsored research, collaboration, and related agreements. The group is organized into teams that support Clinical Trials, Industry Collaboration and Research Related Grants and Contracts. This position will focus on Clinical Trial Agreements including, but not limited to, IIAs, Clinical Subsite Agreements and Non-disclosure Agreements.

This position uses best practices and knowledge of activities to support the functional areas of University Research Administration. Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external University issues to improve products or services. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Working closely with the Senior Clinical Trial Officer and Director, Research Contracting, this role will be an integral part of advancing faculty and Institute research initiatives in the Clinical Trial and Clinical Research space working closely with the Office of Clinical Research and University leadership.

Responsibilities

• Advanced knowledge of contracting and related processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of university research environment and policies.
• Drafts, negotiates, and comments upon complex clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other contracts that may support clinical trial activities.
• Consults with initiative team members, faculty/researchers, and outside partners as needed on explanation of, and compliance with, University policies and practices as they relate to contract terms and conditions.
• Acting as part of the Contracts Team, independently manages various agreement types from initiation to completion/execution in a timely, efficient, and thorough manner.
• Communicates clearly and consistently with stakeholders during the negotiation process.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature in the related technical field.
• Has delegated authorization to sign agreements on behalf of the University under delegations authorized by the Associate Vice President for Research Administration.
• Applies advanced knowledge of contracting and related processes for all agreements/portfolio assigned to this position.
• Management/contract negotiation for all the units assigned to the position.
• The individual is a member of a Team and must contribute to the team effort, as needed. This might involve assisting colleagues to ensure timely campus service to departments, units, and sponsors, as needed and to perform backup duties during staff vacations or sick leaves.
• Interacts with individuals at companies and institutions regarding a l agreement/contract types; faculty and administrative staff at the University; and on occasion with staff of the federal government, non-federal sponsors and other organizations.
• With moderate guidance, helps to obtain sponsor approvals for major changes to project work scope, etc. Transmits proposals and manages gathers and submits closeout documentation, and maintains records. Ensures completeness and accuracy and coordinates any internal controls prior to the submission of documents to awarding agency.
• Through interaction with a variety of federal and non-federal funding agencies, faculty, and staff, provides professional assistance with the administration and coordination of proposals and awards in research and training.
• Provides faculty and administrators with application preparation, analyzing possible solutions to problems that arise using standard procedures. Reviews, interprets, and negotiates contract and grant terms to determine compliance and/or conflict with federal regulations and procedures.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge