Contract Specialist (Remote) - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

About the role

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 sub agreements for sponsored research activities and clinical trials. The position thoughtfully expedites the negotiation of research contracts and upholds the institution’s business principles, policies and goals, while following any applicable government regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages the contract portfolio of departments and schools including review and negotiation of all contract supported activities.
• Drafts and negotiates different types of agreements such as clinical research agreements, laboratory agreements, data use agreements, confidentiality agreements, collaboration agreements, foundation agreements, federal contracts, sponsored research and service agreements and sub-awards, taking into consideration the investigator’s needs and proactively identifying any special considerations.
• 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; flags and addresses unusual circumstances internally; provides alternative language and compelling explanations for alternative terms desired by the university.
• 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 that involves some extremely difficult problems and/or decisions.
• Safeguards a high level of service support is provided to principal investigators, departmental, school and central administrators; evaluates the risk associated with a variety of transactions and agreements; maintains the standard operating procedures for contract service delivery.
• Maintains awareness of regulatory and policy changes impacting the office; maintains awareness of court decisions that impact contract negotiations; and interprets and disseminates contract related policies, regulations and guidelines to faculty and staff.
• Maintains electronic records that are consistent and current; this includes review of documents to ensure appropriateness and completeness; ensures integrity of data captured in contract tracking system; provides strategic data to senior administration through reports as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • J.D. - Juris Doctor
  • Relevant Experience (5 Years)
  • Agency Law
  • Communication
  • Contract Agreements
  • Contract Law
  • Contract Modifications
  • Contract Negotiations
  • FDA Compliance
  • Insurance
  • Licensing Agreements
  • Paralegal Education
  • Patent Licensing
  • Prioritization
  • Research Compliance
  • Self-Organization (Business)
  • Sound Judgment
  • Working Independently
  • Writing

  Skills

  Not Applicable

  Working Conditions

  • Job Location/Working Conditions
  • Normal office environment
  • Physical Effort
  • Typically sitting at a desk or table
  • Equipment
  • Office equipment

  Salary Range

  $75,200.00 - $128,800.00 / Annually

  More About This Job

  WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles. Education: Preferred Qualifications No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: Research Administration Or Contract Negotiation (2 Years) Skills: Agency Law, Communication, Contract Agreements, Contract Law, Contract Modifications, Contract Negotiations, FDA Compliance, Insurance, Licensing Agreements, Paralegal Education, Patent Licensing, Prioritization, Research Compliance, Self-Organization (Business), Sound Judgment, Working Independently, Writing

  Questions

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  Accommodation

  If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

  Benefits Statement

  Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

  EEO Statement

  Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.