Contract Analyst

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a skilled professional to negotiate and finalize clinical trial agreements in collaboration with Loyola University Medical Center. Your role will include safeguarding patient safety and managing intellectual property issues.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This full-time position is based at the Maywood-Health Sciences Campus, requiring proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of clinical trial agreement review and negotiation experience, preferably in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining business relationships.
• Strong ability to identify and resolve problems promptly.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms of clinical trial and research agreements with internal and external partners.
• Draft and redline various agreements including non-disclosure and material transfer agreements.
• Provide timely service to Principal Investigators while considering interests of all parties.

Skills

Negotiate effectively

Understand intellectual property regulations

Strong written communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Number: 8150468
Work Modality: Fully In-Person
Job Category: University Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department: Office of Research Services

Job Summary

Negotiates and finalizes, in collaboration with Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC), the terms and conditions of industry and government‑funded clinical trial, research service, data use, non‑disclosure, material transfer, and other related agreements. The focus is on safeguarding patient and staff safety, intellectual property rights, liability and indemnification, publication, confidentiality, warranty, and infringement issues, while protecting the interests of Loyola University of Chicago (LUC), the Principal Investigator, and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, interprets, analyzes, drafts, and negotiates federal and industry research, clinical trial, and related agreements within LUC and LUMC, following established legal, financial, and risk‑management guidelines and templates.
• Redlines all agreements, including clinical trial agreements, master agreements, research service agreements, data use agreements, non‑disclosure agreements, and material transfer agreements efficiently.
• Fosters and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with corporate biomedical and healthcare sponsors, providing high‑quality, timely service to Principal Investigators while balancing LUC, LUMC, and industry interests for the public good.
• Negotiates any extensions of existing contracts or agreements.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor degree required. At least 2 years of clinical trial agreement review and negotiation experience, preferably with 2 years in an academic setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled negotiator with a track record of success.
• Working knowledge of relevant laws, intellectual property, indemnity, and other university‑industry clinical trial provisions; familiarity with biotech and pharmaceutical laws and regulations, including FDA, GCP, HIPAA, and ICH.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Resourceful and able to meet challenges in a high‑pressure, time‑sensitive environment.
• Proven ability to develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Required Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

EEO Statement

All units of Loyola University are fully compliant with U.S. federal, state, and local civil rights laws. Loyola University Chicago prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic protected by law. Please see the University’s nondiscrimination policy for details.