Agreements Specialist-Associate

Under general supervision, provides assistance in the negotiation and execution of sponsored research agreement, clinical study agreements, outgoing sub-awards and other agreements. Responsible for incoming agreements from receipt in office to execution of contract.

• Coordinates with faculty and staff to prepare agreements; negotiates contract terms and financial issues with for-profit and other sectors.
• Reviews agreements for compliance with Institutional policies and procedures.
• Negotiates, finalizes, and recommends for execution clinical studies, confidential disclosures, testing, and laboratory studies agreements.
• Interacts with faculty and administrative staff in the development, negotiation and finalization of agreements.
• Interacts with other Institutional departments involved in the research enterprise to resolve contract issues and confirm contract arrangements.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge in agreement negotiations, clinical research administration/management and/or sponsored programs is preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant and professional manner.
• Self-motivated and directed.
• Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly.
• Ability to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information; work is routine in nature and instructions are usually detailed.