Sr, Industry Research Agreements Administrator

Oregon Health & Science University
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Sr, Industry Research Agreements Administrator
US--Telecommuting
Job ID: 2024-31430
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Professional
Telecommuting
Overview

The Sr. Industry Research Agreements Administrator is responsible for independently managing, analyzing, drafting, negotiating and executing complex sponsored project agreements funded by industry partners. Sr. Industry Research Agreements Administrator identifies and mitigates legal and business risks in agreements, ensures compliance with institutional policies, laws and regulations. This position must provide creative solutions to balance compliance and the needs of the research project.

This position provides professional consultation, advice, and direction to all levels of OHSU staff and faculty and must collaborate across OHSU’s departments, including, Clinical Research Services Office (CRSO), Collaborations and Entrepreneurship, OHSU Legal, Risk Management, Privacy, Logistics, OHSU Research Integrity Office (ORIO), and Export Control. This position is an institutional resource and advisor on the protection of intellectual property and clinical trials.

Reliable and timely customer service, flexibility, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve contract processes are principles for the Industry Contracts Team and an expectation for this position.

Sr. Industry Research Agreements Administrator provides mentorship, guidance and training to others on the Industry Contracts Team and their portfolio includes the most complex agreements.

Because of the sensitive nature of certain contracts, this position requires that the information processed and communicated through the Industry Research Agreements team remain confidential and shared only with appropriate and applicable parties.

Responsibilities

• Paralegal Degree/Certification OR
• Bachelor’s Degree
• five years of experience in federal and/or industry contract negotiation. OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Operate with a high degree of independence and autonomy, with the ability to identify and escalate issues appropriately.
• Identify, recommend and help implement process improvements, engaging in special projects as necessary.
• Ability to train and mentor others on understanding and negotiating contract language.
• Possess or attain within 6 months of hire OHSU signature authority for the specified contract type within portfolio.
• Ability to use independent professional judgment, take initiative, have a strong work ethic and express a positive attitude.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships and maintain a high degree of professionalism in dealing with OHSU faculty, staff and external funding agencies.
• Demonstrated excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand and synthesize complex guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to interpret, convey, explain, and uphold regulatory requirements and contract language to administrative and investigator clients in the OHSU research community.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work with emphasis on tracking for rapid status-check.
• Ability to adapt to new or changed electronic systems, processes, and in the absence of processes.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment often with competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately comprehend and interpret medical and scientific terminology, concepts, and methodology.
• Ability to negotiate with multiple parties and come to mutually satisfactory results.
• Thorough understanding of budgeting principles and procedures.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and handle highly confidential matters discreetly.

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