Contract Specialist

The University of Arizona•Tucson, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arizona Clinical Research Administration is looking for a Contract Specialist to work closely with colleagues in a fast-paced environment. Clinical Research Administration, within the Office of Research and Partnerships, provides concierge-level service to investigators in support of clinical research administration including contract negotiation, clinical trials administration support, and compliance support. A successful candidate is responsible for negotiating contracts with representatives of industry, federal and local governments, non-profit foundations, and other universities. The role will support the University of Arizona by negotiating agreements that bring external funding and other forms of support to University research and education activities. In addition, this position will be responsible for working with faculty in all areas of health sciences to understand their needs, apply university policy, applicable regulations, and legal principles, and employ negotiating skills to successfully complete contracts. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field.
Minimum 3 years experience in a university, legal, healthcare, or business environment in research administration, contracting, business development, or research management or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Ability to work within tight and conflicting deadlines using organizational and prioritization skills.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals and stakeholders.
Ability to respond quickly and effectively in verbal negotiations and resolve issues with a positive outcome.
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Experience with university and sponsor agency policies and procedures.
Experience with U of A systems, specifically UAccess Research.

Responsibilities

Review, edit, and process assigned agreements, including confidential disclosure agreements, affiliation agreements and other agreements as required involving some evaluation and interpretation.
Assess specific terms in the context of the entire agreement, making judgments on accepting risk in one area if it can be modulated by terms in another area, and appropriately negotiate agreements.
Serve as a conduit to seek and affect successful creative resolutions to contract issues.
Serve as campus resource for principal investigators, study personnel and other University officials in the agreement review process.
Interact professionally and effectively with investigators, sponsors, and cross-functional teams.
Maintain general knowledge of current developments in policy, laws, regulations and best practices regulating university agreements.
Maintain a database to communicate the status of contracts and amendments.