Senior Clinical Trials Contracts Strategist

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington’s Clinical Trials Office seeks a Senior Contracts Analyst to draft and negotiate clinical trial agreements across therapies. You will ensure terms comply with Federal, State, UW policies and sponsor requirements, collaborating with investigators and departments to meet timelines.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in grant/contract administration, with strong analytical and communication skills. Hybrid onsite/remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, healthcare, research, business administration or related field.
• Four or more years of experience in grant and/or contract administration.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a heavy work portfolio with competing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely and collaboratively, using strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Understanding roles and responsibilities at a large research academic center.
• Knowledge of contract terms and experience with contract drafting, negotiation and execution.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate terms and conditions for individual agreements, including complex Clinical Trial and Clinical Study Agreements, as well as Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements.
• Timely and expertly negotiate mutually acceptable terms with large pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporations as well as large academic medical centers, site networks, private pharma and tech companies, foundations, non-profit organizations using multiple negotiation strategies and techniques.
• Ensure that the negotiated terms are consistent with Federal and State law, University policy, processes, and systems, as well as originating sponsor or funder requirements.
• Collaborate with physician investigators and departmental administrators and other representatives during negotiations.
• Maintain target turnaround goals and transparency with study teams during contractual negotiations.
• Consult with OSP colleagues to ensure consistent handling of agreements and use of contracts terms.
• Maintain current and accurate agreement files of record.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/healthcare/research/business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The University of Washington’s Clinical Trials Office seeks a Senior Contracts Analyst to draft and negotiate clinical trial agreements across therapies. You will ensure terms comply with Federal, State, UW policies and sponsor requirements, collaborating with investigators and departments to meet timelines.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in grant/contract administration, with strong analytical and communication skills. Hybrid onsite/remote work options are available.