Research Contract Negotiation Specialist

Kumc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement program

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Research Contract Analyst in Research Administration. The role supports both clinical and non-clinical studies, drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements, and advising researchers accordingly.

You will collaborate with researchers, external collaborators, and the General Counsel to ensure compliant terms and smooth post-award transitions. The position requires a Juris Doctorate and experience in negotiating complex clinical research

Qualifications

• JD required; professional legal degree and licensure expectations align with clinical research contracting.
• Experience revising and negotiating complex clinical research agreements.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and language governing clinical/non-clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, process and negotiate Research Agreements (Clinical Trial, Investigator-Initiated, Data Use, MTAs, etc.).
• Negotiate substantive contract language to maximize benefit and reduce risk for KUMC/UKHS.
• Coordinate with researchers, budgets, and legal teams to reflect terms in informed consent and post-award transition.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict management skills

Written skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Research Contract Analyst in Research Administration. The role supports both clinical and non-clinical studies, drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements, and advising researchers accordingly.

You will collaborate with researchers, external collaborators, and the General Counsel to ensure compliant terms and smooth post-award transitions. The position requires a Juris Doctorate and experience in negotiating complex clinical research