Jr. Contracts Associate

University of Colorado•Hybrid, CO

3d•$57,525 - $77,083•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Clinical Research Contracts Associate position that will be assigned to review and negotiate sponsored research agreements focused primarily on industry-sponsored clinical trials, confidential/nondisclosure agreements (CDA/NDA), material transfer agreements (MTA), and similar contracting instruments. The incumbent will also work and cross train with the Office of Regulatory Compliance for the purpose of providing resources for the review of data use agreements/data transfer and use agreements (DUA, DTUA), Business Associate Agreements (BAA), and similar contracting instruments. The individual will be responsible for reviewing contracts to ensure compliance with University, State, and Federal policies and procedures and negotiating terms and conditions to meet these policies and procedures when applicable. The individual will report to the Clinical Research Contracts Manager and will be assigned to assist that position and other professionals in the office.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, contract management, communication, healthcare administration, business administration, business, or a related field from an accredited institution
1 year of professional level experience in contract review and negotiation, editing legal documents, or similar field of experience.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Understanding of legal concepts including but not limited to contract formation, indemnification, and intellectual property,
Identify potential legal issues and areas of compliance risk and think critically to mitigate
Strong communication skills – written and oral
Excellent analytical skills including strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word and Outlook
Work in a high-volume role without losing attention to detail
Meet internal deadlines consistently
Understand and interpret applicable laws, policies, regulations, rules, guidelines, etc.
Prepare and present analysis of issues.
Translate complex information into easily comprehensible terms.
Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with internal and external partners

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education grants and contracts administration with industry-sponsored clinical research contracts
Juris Doctor degree or paralegal certification
Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Jr. Clinical Research Contracts Associate for the Clinical Research Administration Office located on the Anschutz Medical Campus.
Review and negotiate terms and conditions of industry sponsored clinical trial contracts, other contracts for human subjects research and related agreements (CDAs, NDAs, MTAs, Sub-awards) ensuring compliance with the Board of Regents, University, local, State and Federal policies including but not limited to: publication, indemnification, subject injury, AAHRPP, confidentiality, intellectual property, data ownership, etc.
Review and negotiate terms and conditions of data use agreement (DUA, DTUA), business Associate Agreements (BAA), and similar agreements involving the transfer of data.
Review and negotiate amendments to terms and conditions after original contract is executed.
Appropriately identify and escalate issues to the Clinical Research Contracts Manager or Director of Regulatory Compliance.
Communicate clearly and effectively with appropriate faculty and staff to ensure comprehension of final set of terms and conditions.
Serve as a resource to other team members for questions on terms and conditions, negotiation best practice, issue spotting, and use of internal systems.
Provide input to the Clinical Research Contracts Manager and/or Director of Regulatory Compliance regarding development of practices and procedures in areas in need of development/improvement.
Help identify, discuss, and solve workflow issues common to the clinical research contracts process.
Help identify and create structures/practice for department outreach and relationship building.
Assistance is provided by attending meetings, researching issues, and drafting reports.
Assist with special projects as assigned by the Clinical Research Contracts Manager or the Director of Regulatory Compliance.
Provide coverage of team members during absence.
Willingness to help find answers to questions that are outside area of expertise.
Other duties as assigned