Contracts Analyst

Job Description

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nations premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education research and community service. Our staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities but also an environment noted for diversity community involvement intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

UW Medicine works to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty medical care to people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals. Within the large UW Medicine health system the School of Medicine (SOM) is a world leader in biomedical research with the largest biomedical research program at a public university based on National Institutes of Health funding and ranking among the top research universities internationally.

The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) supports the clinical research mission of UW Medicine. The CTO is an operational unit within the SOMs Office of Research and Graduate Education charged with providing multi-service support to clinical researchers bringing important new therapies to our patients in compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

The Clinical Trials Office in partnership with the SOM Business Unit and the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) has an outstanding opportunity for a Contracts Analyst. This position will be dedicated to processing sponsored research related confidentiality agreements for Cancer Consortium clinical trials and will have a dual report to the CTO Director and the SOM Business Unit Director of External Business Relations.

Clinical Trials Office is a central clinical research operation with compliance responsibilities and services across the vast portfolio of clinical trials in UW Medicine. The CTO operation has direct impact on UW reputation with major global biotech and biopharma sponsors the availability of funded clinical trial opportunities in UW pipeline and UW patients access to novel addition the CTO plays a key role in mitigating institutional financial and reputational risks by ensuring strict compliance with the CMS and the FDA regulations and guidelines. CTO Contracts Analyst is a key position in maintaining secure efficient and fully compliant CTO operation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Contract Review and Negotiation (90%)

• Review and evaluate terms and conditions for individual confidentiality disclosure (CDA) and other related agreements.
• Collaborate with Department representatives and/or faculty during negotiations.
• Negotiate acceptable terms that are consistent with Federal and State law University policy processes and systems as well as originating sponsor or funder requirements.
• Consult with SOM Business Unit and OSP contacts to ensure consistent handling of CDAs and use of contract terms.
• Maintain current and accurate agreement files of record.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regulatory and Government Policy (10%)

• Stay abreast of the changing regulatory landscape.
• Maintain awareness of changes in UW UW Medicine and funder policies and practices.
• Evaluate and make recommendations for adjustments to policies and processes needed because of changes in regulations or overall funder policies and practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree and two or more years of experience and development of expertise in grant and/or contract administration.
• Additional experience may be substituted for the degree requirement

Additional Qualifications.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a heavy work portfolio with competing priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities at a large research academic center
• A demonstrated ability to work closely collaboratively and credibly with others
• Knowledge of and experience with contract negotiation drafting and execution
• Working knowledge of standard contract terms such as confidentiality intellectual property rights and data ownership
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• A demonstrated capacity to work with and within a diverse community
• Excellent Microsoft Office suite skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Some familiarity with clinical trials
• Working knowledge of sponsor types and differing sponsor requirements
• Knowledge of Federal regulations concerning management of Federal assistance funding including the Uniform Guidance
• Knowledge of Federal acquisition processes and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.