Senior Clinical Trial Contracts Specialist

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement programs through TRS

Paid parental leave

Job summary

UT Southwestern is seeking a Senior Clinical Trial Contract Coordinator in the Sponsored Programs Administration to support cancer center trials. You will independently manage complex industry agreements, coordinate institutional reviews, and maintain contracting continuity for the cancer research portfolio.

The role requires specialized knowledge, independent judgment, and a track record of timely agreement execution while collaborating with SPA Clinical Operations, Legal Affairs, HRPP, and

Qualifications

• 5 years progressively responsible experience in clinical research contracting, contract administration, or sponsored programs; independent review or negotiation.
• Ability to independently negotiate complex agreements and assess contractual and financial risk.
• Understanding of clinical trial budgets, payment structures, cost recovery, and related terms.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and coordinate execution of clinical trial agreements, including multi-site contracts.
• Review and reconcile contracts with study documents, budgets and consent forms.
• Identify and mitigate contractual, regulatory, operational, and financial risks; escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams to evaluate financial assumptions and regulatory dependencies.
• Maintain accurate agreement records and support audits and training.

Skills

Clinical trial contracting

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, healthcare administration, legal studies, research administration, or related field

Advanced degree (JD, MS in Law, paralegal education)

Job description

UT Southwestern is seeking a Senior Clinical Trial Contract Coordinator in the Sponsored Programs Administration to support cancer center trials. You will independently manage complex industry agreements, coordinate institutional reviews, and maintain contracting continuity for the cancer research portfolio.

The role requires specialized knowledge, independent judgment, and a track record of timely agreement execution while collaborating with SPA Clinical Operations, Legal Affairs, HRPP, and