Agreements Specialist - Associate

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Under general supervision, provides assistance in the negotiation and execution of sponsored research agreements, clinical study agreements, outgoing sub-awards, and other agreements. Responsible for incoming agreements from receipt in office to execution of contract.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant and professional manner
• Self-motivated and directed
• Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly
• Ability to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information; work is routine in nature and instructions are usually detailed

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge in agreement negotiations, clinical research administration/management and/or sponsored programs is preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with faculty and staff to prepare agreements
• Negotiates contract terms and financial issues with for-profit and other sectors
• Reviews agreements for compliance with Institutional policies and procedures
• Negotiates, finalizes, and recommends for execution clinical studies, confidential disclosures, testing, and laboratory studies agreements
• Interacts with faculty and administrative staff in the development, negotiation and finalization of agreements
• Interacts with other Institutional departments involved in the research enterprise to resolve contract issues and confirm contract arrangements
• Performs all other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level