Strategic Research Contracts Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Research Contract Analyst to manage a broad portfolio of research agreements, including clinical trial and data use agreements. You will draft, negotiate, and revise contract terms, collaborating closely with researchers and external collaborators.

Under the Research Contracts Office, you will help standardize language, support budgeting, and ensure compliant post-award administration. JD required with hospital/academic experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent legal degree required.
• Experience revising and negotiating complex clinical research agreements.
• Experience in a Hospital or Academic Medical Center research setting.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, process and negotiate all manners of Research Agreements including Clinical Trial Agreements, Investigator-Initiated Study Agreements, Collaborative Research Agreements, Data Use Agreements, and Material Transfer Agreements.
• Provide analysis, editing and negotiation support on substantive legal language and payment terms.
• Work with researchers and external collaborators to select appropriate agreement type and negotiate terms.
• Negotiate substantive contract language to maximize benefits and reduce risk for KUMC/UKHS.
• Collaborate with Director of Research Contracts Office and General Counsel to develop preferred contract language, guidelines, and SOPs.
• Coordinate with Budgets/Portfolio Management teams to align contracting with budgeting.

Skills

Written Skills

Communications Skills

Organizational Skills

Negotiation Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Research Contract Analyst to manage a broad portfolio of research agreements, including clinical trial and data use agreements. You will draft, negotiate, and revise contract terms, collaborating closely with researchers and external collaborators.

Under the Research Contracts Office, you will help standardize language, support budgeting, and ensure compliant post-award administration. JD required with hospital/academic experience preferred.