Contract Negotiator

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Contract Negotiator
The candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, adapting, and negotiating NC State agreements and external sponsor agreements, leading to the establishment of acceptable agreements designed to fund the conduct of work by NC State in the areas of research, instruction, or other sponsored activities. Will be expected to utilize his or her own expertise as well as employ University resources and other personnel (as appropriate) to fulfill the following responsibilities: solve complex issues; read and analyze legal agreements; conduct formal negotiations; prepare risk assessments; provide advice and assistance on proposals to university customers and sponsors; recognize unacceptable contract language; consult with appropriate officials to assess the impact of certain terms, take action to eliminate or modify proposed contract terms in order to reach a mutually acceptable agreement; and prepare agreements for sponsors. Responsible for entering his or her file notes and documents in a database utilized to track transactions related to records. Expected to confer regularly with representatives of NC State’s Office of Regulatory Compliance, Office of Contracts and Grants; Office of Research Commercialization; and Office of General Counsel so that the terms and conditions of research agreements negotiated support the policies of the UNC Board of Governors and NC State University, as well as State and Federal Regulations. The Contract Negotiator must keep university stakeholders informed on negotiation progress. Provide complete and accurate information and explanation as is necessary in order to fulfill the financial and technical reporting obligations of involved parties when needed. Participate in training and support activities for the university community of research administrators through guidance on the SPARCS website, updating templates, and developing tutorial materials as well as direct class room training or consultation as required. Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Industry Negotiations.

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