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University of Cincinnati Clinical Trial Contract Administrator, Office of Clinical Research in Cincinnati, Ohio
Clinical Trial Contract Administrator, Office of Clinical Research Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati. Job Overview The Office of Clinical Research is seeking to fill a Clinical Trial Contract Administrator position in the University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine. This position supports the processing and execution of new and amended clinical trial agreements. These agreements allow research teams at the University of Cincinnati to engage with external sponsors and other parties to conduct clinical research in a safe, compliant, and efficacious manner. This position includes the flexibility for partial remote work. Part time in-office presence at the Clifton location is expected. Essential Functions Review, redline, and negotiate industry clinical trial contract terms and conditions. Interact with sponsors' legal and contracting staff. Prepare working and final draft(s) of contract. Advise faculty, department staff, management, and co-workers in process-related topics; communicate effectively regarding contract negotiation status, and pending items; advise sponsors, external constituents, and other staff to ensure proper administrative stewardship throughout the life of a contract. Consult and triage complex terms with University's legal counsel; advocate the University's interests in negotiations with external entities. Conduct or carry out work procedures and activities in accordance with industry, local, state, federal, and university regulations; handle sensitive information with confidentiality. Contract tracking: remain current on changes to drafts and filing conventions; enter data into University systems; update negotiation status changes within database systems to maintain data integrity and workflow. Contract execution: submit final draft of the industry clinical trial contract for approvals and signatures. Work with University accountants to ensure proper fiscal account set-up; enter budgets in University database systems as required. Required Education Bachelor's Degree in English, Legal Assisting, Business Administration, or related field. Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Required Experience Previous experience in clinical trial administration, contract execution, business operations, and/or law. Preference will be given for experience with healthcare, pharmaceutical industry, and/or academic environments. Additional Qualifications Considered Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem solving and organizational skills. Advanced proficiency in computer software (Microsoft Office). Ability to interact effectively with pharmaceutical companies and clinical research organizations, and to work collaboratively with university departments. Demonstrate diplomacy, tact and professional demeanor.