Manager Contract Negotiations

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Manager, Contract Negotiations
Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President for Research Administration (AVP), the candidate will be responsible for the review and negotiation of federal and non-federal contracts, federal and private non-clinical material transfer agreements (MTAs) and service agreements in the CTO and Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA). Work with sponsors in negotiating research contracts in accordance with all applicable regulatory and legal requirements and institutional policies. Collaborate with the AVP, the Director and Associate Director of SPA, General Counsel, faculty and administration in meeting the institutional needs regarding federal contract negotiations and execution. Ensure timely review and negotiation of federal contracts, non-clinical MTA's and Service Agreements with sponsoring agencies. Liaise with internal partners in research such as the Clinical Trials Office, Sponsored Projects Administration, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), the Institutional Review Boards (the "IRB") and the Office of Research Compliance and Training (ORCT). Negotiate federal contracts, non-clinical MTA's and Service Agreements directly with the sponsors according to institutional policies and procedures. Monitor agreements for compliance with contractual requirements. Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures designed to assure that federal contract negotiations are carried out in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including those promulgated in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the rules of the Joint Commission. Draft, negotiate and distribute subcontracts on behalf of the research community. Function as liaison to federal and non-federal grantor agencies and subcontracting institutions. Prepare all Agreements for execution following institutional policies and procedures. Serve as a resource for researchers, faculty and departmental administrators with respect to federal regulations and policies. Bachelor's Degree and/or its equivalent in education and experience, and 4+ years of experience, preferably in paralegal profession required. Proven negotiation expertise and superior verbal and written communication skills required. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills and strong computer skills required, including, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required. Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree preferred. Prior experience with contract negotiation in a research-intensive university or academic medical center is preferred. Proven knowledge of federal and local research regulations required.

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