Clinical Trial Contract Administrator, Office of Clinical Research - Military Veterans

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

Job Overview

The Office of Clinical Research is seeking to fill a Clinical Trial Contract Administrator position in the University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine. This position supports the processing and execution of new and amended clinical trial agreements. These agreements allow research teams at the University of Cincinnati to engage with external sponsors and other parties to conduct clinical research in a safe, compliant, and efficacious manner.

This position includes the flexibility for partial remote work. Part time in-office presence at the Clifton location is expected.

Essential Functions

• Review, redline, and negotiate industry clinical trial contract terms and conditions. Interact with sponsors' legal and contracting staff. Prepare working and final draft(s) of contract.
• Advise faculty, department staff, management, and co-workers in process-related topics; communicate effectively regarding contract negotiation status, and pending items; advise sponsors, external constituents, and other staff to ensure proper administrative stewardship throughout the life of a contract.
• Consult and triage complex terms with University's legal counsel; advocate the University's interests in negotiations with external entities.
• Conduct or carry out work procedures and activities in accordance with industry, local, state, federal, and university regulations; handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Contract tracking: remain current on changes to drafts and filing conventions; enter data into University systems; update negotiation status changes within database systems to maintain data integrity and workflow.
• Contract execution: submit final draft of the industry clinical trial contract for approvals and signatures.
• Work with University accountants to ensure proper fiscal account set-up; enter budgets in University database systems as required.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Legal Assisting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Previous experience in clinical trial administration, contract execution, business operations, and/or law. Preference will be given for experience with healthcare, pharmaceutical industry, and/or academic environments.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in computer software (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to interact effectively with pharmaceutical companies and clinical research organizations, and to work collaboratively with university departments. Demonstrate diplomacy, tact and professional demeanor.
• Familiarity with the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), intellectual property, export control, and technology compliance regulations is ideal.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Clinical Trial Contract Administrator, Office of Clinical Research

Date: Jul 8, 2024

Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US

Facility: Main Campus

Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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