Research Contracts Admin II

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Research Contracts Admin II
The candidate oversees the accuracy, timeliness, and issuance of incoming/outgoing contractual agreements and other agreements to ensure they reflect the proper flow-through of sponsor terms and appropriately reflect UT and UTHSC compliance and applicable federal regulations. Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and processes clinical trial agreements, research service agreements, sub-awards, sub-contracts, and the associated amendments. Manages sub-agreements by ensuring appropriate processing according to whether the primary contract is a federal contract or grant, foundation award, or industry sponsored contract. Negotiates and/or drafts agreements, amendments, and other documents in collaboration with faculty, staff, UTRF, legal advisors, and other administrators, as necessary. Ensures contract turnaround times are met. Shares responsibility with the Associate Vice Chancellor to ensure clinical trials and other research agreements are consonant with UT and UTHSC compliance and other applicable federal regulations. Maintains continuous relationships with departmental faculty, staff, sponsors, etc. involved in agreements under review. Provides training to UT campuses, departments, or individuals regarding research and clinical research agreements. Reviews processes and implements corrective actions in the administrative management of the negotiation process to represent the interests of UTHSC. Assists the Associate Vice Chancellor of Research establish policies and procedures for process improvements of contract and clinical research agreements. Serves as backup for the Assistant Director of Research Agreements, as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned. Must have Bachelor’s degree in business, law, or related field of study. Should have 4+ years’ work experience performing contract negotiations or similar duties; OR a Master’s degree and 2 years; OR a Law degree. Excellent negotiation skills required. Skills associated with a law degree or other advanced degree related to a contracts position in a research environment preferred. Experience in academic contracting, paralegal, legal or contract experience, and knowledge of university policies and procedures preferred. Must have excellent problem-solving skills.

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