Research Compliance Officer / Contract Specialist

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Research Compliance Officer / Contract Specialist
The candidate will anticipate, manage, and monitor compliance with the regulatory requirements that pertain to the research enterprise, including such areas as protection of human subjects, animal care and use, conflict of interest, research ethics, research misconduct, import/export controls, and hazardous materials. Act as a liaison and work collaboratively with the UNMC/UNO Institutional Review Board, the UNMC/UNO Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and the UNMC/UNO Institutional Biosafety Committee. When necessary, review proposals for University, federal and/or state compliance issues or sensitivity concerns and recommend appropriate action. Prepare and submit reports related to research integrity and compliance. Identify needs and implement new research integrity and compliance policies and procedures as needed. Develop and implement a communication strategy regarding relevant research integrity and compliance issues and audit information. Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of research integrity and compliance activities as necessary to comply with appropriate regulations. Develop a culture of regulatory compliance and research integrity through the establishment or enhancement of procedures, education, strategic risk assessments, audits, and other monitoring processes. Develop, execute, and monitor an effective research integrity and compliance program and, if necessary, institute corrective measures to ensure compliance with policies, activities and procedures related to internally and externally sponsored grant and contract award requirements. Provide leadership and oversight in maintaining compliance infrastructure for research integrity. Provide guidance and consultation to students, staff, faculty, and administration on research integrity and compliance issues. Independently draft and negotiate standard and complex contracts/agreements, including subcontracts containing federal funding flowing through other universities and industry sponsors. Independently draft and negotiate other specialized, complex contractual documents such as non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, allocation of rights agreements, data sharing agreements, material transfer agreements, consulting agreements, license agreements, and memorandums of understanding. Understand, interpret, and assess contractual language regarding issues such as intellectual property rights, confidentiality, liability, indemnification, publishing rights, insurance, and jurisdiction, and negotiate the best possible terms, in compliance with University policy and state statutes, for UNO and its principal investigators. Research, review, analyze, and interpret statutory and policy language, as well as federal regulations such as FARs, DFARs, and CFRs, to ensure the application of appropriate terms for educational institutions. Determine appropriate flow-down provisions for inclusion in federal subcontracts (incoming and outgoing). Develop negotiating strategies and systems for efficient and effective negotiation and tracking of contracts/agreements. Maintain contact with sponsors to facilitate follow through of changes or corrections to, and the execution of, award documents. Maintain current contract and agreement boilerplate templates and update templates as needed to reflect changing federal regulations, state statutes, Board of Regent policies, etc. Provide strategic input and assistance with the development, maintenance, and operation of electronic research administration tools. Prepare and finalize awards and internal documents for processing to Business and Finance. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline is essential. Must have 2+ years of progressively responsible experience in any combination of the following: research compliance and ethics in an academic setting, federal, state, and/or private foundation funding sources and regulatory bodies, the interpretation and application of regulations, laws, policies, and procedures, and the writing, review, and negotiation of contracts and agreements. Should preferably have M.S., M.A., J.D., Ph.D. or other advanced degree in an appropriate academic field. Experience as a paralegal or legal assistant is a plus.

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