Industry Contracts Analyst

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Industry Contracts Analyst
The candidate will review, negotiate and draft agreements, perform a continuing review of existing agreements, assure the ongoing integrity of the contract tracking database through database management and assist in the ongoing development of policies and procedures to address contractual issues. Also will apply relevant contract law, Federal, State and local laws, guidance documents, health care policy, Institutional and departmental policies and procedures to: 1) protect the rights, safety and welfare of research participants; (2) protect the academic integrity of the Institution; (3) safeguard against any unnecessary risks; and (4) protect the interests of the scientists involved in research. Competently drafts, negotiates, and finalizes new agreements and amendments to existing agreements in accordance with Federal, state, and local law and regulations and Institutional and departmental policies and procedures. Specializes in complex agreements funded by Industry Sponsors, Academic Institutions, foundations, investigator initiated industry collaborations, lab services and other non-federal Sponsors or funding entities. Has knowledge and familiarity with a broad range of agreements including, but not limited to, clinical trial agreements, animal research agreements, basic science research agreements, subcontracts, lab or research service agreements, collaboration agreements, and memorandums of understandings as well as the mechanism for modifications or amendments thereto. Reviews incoming contract packages for completeness and availability of necessary information. Solicits additional information from customers. Possesses and strives to cultivate a depth and breadth of understanding of important contractual issues as well as Institutional policies, relevant contract law, health care policy, and Federal, State, and local law. Creatively solves problems posed in specific agreements by analyzing and interpreting federal and state law and Institutional policies as well as information from other sources. Uses senior staff as source of information and feedback. Interprets an array of legal and professional standards to determine legal effect within institutional parameters, federal law, state law, and professional ethics. Assist AA in classification of contract and review AA input for accuracy. Uses standard contract language appropriately in reviewing contracts. Incorporates overall parameters of research within an academic institution as well as specific considerations based upon institutional authorship. Collaborates with and disseminates information to the Principal Investigator and Department Administrators as well as to staff in the Office of Finance and the IRB to ensure that contractual terms accurately reflect the likelihood of intellectual property, protect publication, evaluate risks involving indemnification and subject injury, compliance with HIPAA and other human subjects protections, and evaluate the effect of possible restrictions created by contract terms. Conducts pragmatic analysis of legal, institutional, and departmental goals to determine how best to achieve desired results in the terms of the agreement. Analyzes budget and payment schedules for compliance with Institutional policy and Federal, State and local laws and regulations. Exhibits a confident, professional demeanor in dealing internally with other Institutional staff and faculty. Conveys the Institution's interest and goals in an articulate and professional manner both in speech and writing to external parties. Maintains a high level of responsiveness and service. Communicates contract status: compliance, modification, deviation from standard terms, negotiation, execution, and termination. Writes concise, accurate, organized documents which incorporate the necessary information while supporting good customer service skills. Seeks to facilitate enduring relationships with contracting parties on behalf of the Institution which will expedite agreement negotiations, facilitate goodwill and encourage collaboration. Responsibly exercises capacity to interpret the contract language and Institutional policy to determine congruence and approve agreements for finalization and execution. Demonstrates a wide degree of creativity and latitude. Relies on experience and judgment and senior staff to plan and accomplish goals. Achieves quick and sound decisions. Develops and implements quality assurance and contracting strategies to assure compliance with all applicable requirements and recommends to the appropriate Institutional officials suggested changes to policies, procedures or resources required to support any new strategy. Ensures the timely execution of agreements and continuing review. Ensures the integrity and security of data, whether in paper or electronic format. Effectively applies analytical/problem solving skills and continuous quality improvement (CQI) tools and methods in daily work activities. Adheres to Institutional and departmental confidentiality and security policies and procedures. Performs oversight and verification of database entries. Regularly monitors and updates database views and follows-up with contacts to resolve outstanding issues regarding agreements. Provides ongoing assistance, consultation and education to staff, faculty members, and the VMC research community. Actively identifies and participates in training, education, and development activities to improve own knowledge and performance to sustain and enhance own professional development: Monitors, analyzes and recommends changes based on relevant federal, state and local law and Institutional and departmental policies and procedures. Willingly serves on intra-departmental committees. Collaborates with internal and external customers to evaluate and develop services for the improvement of the contracting process. Participates in institutional activities regarding institutional culture and contracting issues related to research. Performs continuous self-assessment and demonstrates initiative in self-directed learning by actively seeking new learning opportunities. Develops and achieves professional goals through action plans created to promote professional growth. Assumes responsibility for continuous learning. Demonstrates willingness to learn new skills. Assists with development and revision of existing policies and procedures as well as development of new policies and procedures. Assists with the development, implementation and maintenance of comprehensive automated systems and reporting systems to sustain efficient operations. Demonstrates strong initiative in completing tasks and solving problems. Recognizes and identifies need for improvement/revision of departmental policies and procedures; notifies senior staff and Team Leader of appropriate issues, offers solutions for their resolution, provides background information to support change, and assists in development of preventative action plans. Can distinguish critical needs and problems from less urgent ones. Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks and issues. Communicates and models values and mission of VU/VMC and department. Establishes, supports and promotes ownership for team and office goals and willingly exerts extra effort when necessary to accomplish team and office goals. Creates and supports a climate of trust, openness and honest communication. Interacts with team members in a constructive manner by utilizing varied communication approaches. Treats all team members as unique individuals with valuable resources and skills that enhance the team. Listens and understands other team member's point of view. Considers suggestions from others. Encourages appreciation and respect of diversity in the workplace. Recognizes areas of responsibility and is accountable for them. Proactively accepts responsibility and performs expected and unexpected tasks. Recognizes and accepts additional responsibilities to support team and department by assisting with increased workloads, sharing expertise and specific knowledge with team/coworkers, preparing for scheduled absences and delegating appropriately. Anticipates and conveys need for the educational needs of staff in particular area of expertise. Participates in the development of effective strategies to achieve departmental goals. Develop and update policies and procedures to support departmental and Institutional goals for particular area of expertise. Participate in periodic meetings to encourage open communication to achieve mutual understanding of department. Monitor, analyze and report on developments regarding Federal, State, and local law in addition to Institutional policies that impact contract review. Recognize areas of responsibility and is accountable for them. Performs expected and unexpected tasks. Take ownership of problems brought to attention. Follows through from initial analysis to recommendations for solutions to problems.

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