Contract Analyst

LRES Corporation; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 64,500; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Contract Analyst who will review, draft and negotiate federal and industry research agreements, including clinical trial and data use agreements, within established guidelines. The role supports investigators and sponsors, balancing university and industry interests for the public good.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience; knowledge of applicable laws and ability to redline documents is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required; at least 2 years of clinical trial agreement review and negotiation experience; preferred academic setting or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, analyze, draft and negotiate federal and industry research and related agreements within established guidelines.
• Redline agreements including clinical trial, master, data use and material transfer agreements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with corporate sponsors and internal investigators to balance interests and support the public good.
• Negotiate extensions of existing contracts or agreements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract review

Client relations

Legal knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Academic setting experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Position Details

Position Details Job Title Contract Analyst Position Number 8150468 Work Modality Fully In-Person Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Department Name OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES Location Code RESEARCH PROGRAM (06120A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews, interprets, analyzes, drafts and negotiates federal and industry research, clinical trial and related agreements within LUC and LUMC established legal, financial and risk management guidelines and templates;
• Effectively and efficiently redlines all agreements, including but not limited to, clinical trial agreements, master agreements, research service agreements, data use agreements, non-disclosure agreements and material transfer agreements;
• Fosters and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with corporate biomedical and healthcare sponsors; providing high quality and timely service to Principle Investigators (PI), while maintaining a balance between LUC , LUMC and industry interests for the public good;
• Negotiates any extensions of existing contracts or agreements;
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

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

Qualifications

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

Contract management, paralegal, or other comparable experience preferred.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications for the position, the following are preferred qualifications for the candidate:

• A skilled negotiator with a track record of success.
• Working knowledge of relevant laws, intellectual property, indemnity and other university-industry clinical trial provisions; required biotech and pharmaceutical laws and regulations including FDA , GCP , HIPAA and ICH .
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to write clearly and informatively.
• Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness.
• Ability to develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Accomplished at developing and maintaining business relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses N/A

Computer Skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions None

Open Date 06/18/2026

Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $64,500/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $54,000/ann

Special Instructions to Applicants As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/ . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

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Supplemental Questions

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• * Do you have a Bachelor degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience?
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• * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

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• * How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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