Position InformationPosting NumberSRGV6897Working TitleRESEARCH CONTRACT NEGOTIATORNumber of Vacancies2LocationRio Grande ValleyDepartmentContracts & Industry AgreementsFTE1.0FLSAExemptScope of JobTo manage research business transactions for faculty, departments, and the University by evaluating sponsored projects and research contracts, industry agreements, negotiating terms and conditions, and resolving disputes in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.Description of Duties
Responsible for drafting, evaluating, negotiating, and finalizing funded and non-funded agreements in support of research and sponsored projects.
Responsible for preparing, negotiating, and finalizing all amendments to approved agreements.
Works with researchers to prepare/evaluate agreements to meet project deliverables within approval timelines.
Ensures that all records are updated on a regular basis and that documentation represents the current status of each negotiation.
Ensures that all negotiations are processed in a timely fashion and that all parties to the negotiation are kept apprised of the status.
Works independently and as part of a team to ensure quality and standards across research and sponsored programs agreements.
Establishes and maintains excellent relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
Works closely with other internal departments/areas (i.e., Research Compliance, Clinical Research, Export Controls, Research Administration) to ensure agreement is compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies and procedures.
Assists in responding to potential audits and export compliance requests.
Tracks agreements, ensures expected timelines are maintained, and alerts customers of the need for renewals/amendments.
Participates in corporate initiatives and actions that ensure continued success.
Performs other contracts/agreements related duties as assigned.
Supervision ReceivedGeneral supervision from assigned supervisor.Supervision GivenDirect supervision of assigned staff.Required EducationBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Health Administration, Pre-Law, Law or related field from an accredited university.Preferred EducationN/ALicenses/CertificationsNone.Required ExperienceTwo (2) years of experience with contracts administration, review of research proposals or review and implementation of clinical studies/clinical trials and other closely related duties.Preferred ExperienceExperience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating variety of complex funded and non-funded agreements, including but not limited to sponsored research (clinical and non-clinical), cooperative agreements, materials transfer, confidentiality/non-disclosures, testing, performed services, and research affiliations. Experience working as a clinical study/trial coordinator may substitute for experience working on sponsored research contracting involving clinical studies/trials.EquipmentUse of standard office equipment.Working ConditionsNeeds to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment.Work is performed primarily in a general office environment to include hybrid work (subject to change based upon business needs). If the work is performed off campus, high-speed internet and a designated workspace are required.OtherExceptional planning and organizational skills. Able to interpret and analyze complex laws and regulations and appropriately apply them to a diverse range of agreements. Able to understand contractual terms and conditions and their implications on the operations of the project. Knowledge in research administration and operations of clinical trials.Physical CapabilitiesN/AEmployment CategoryFull-TimeMinimum SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosted SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date07/24/2023Grant Funded PositionNoIf Yes, Provide Grant Expiration DatePosting Detail InformationEEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.Special Instructions to ApplicantsDear Applicant,Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:Date of BirthSocial Security NumberGenderEthnicity/RacePlease make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or [email protected] InformationUTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/39340Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
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