Contract Specialist – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

Responsibilities

• Serves as the liaison between University stakeholders and companies, major foundations and non-profit entities, and government agencies.
• Manages the contract portfolio of departments and schools.
• Drafts and negotiates clinical research agreements, laboratory agreements, and other types of contracts.
• Advises faculty and staff on issues affecting contractual relationships.
• Reviews contract and agency guidelines to safeguard the interests of the university.
• Evaluates risk associated with transactions and agreements.
• Maintains electronic records that are consistent and current.

Requirements

• J.D. - Juris Doctor
• Relevant Experience (5 Years)
• Research Administration Or Contract Negotiation (2 Years)
• Agency Law, Communication, Contract Agreements, Contract Law, Contract Modifications, Contract Negotiations, FDA Compliance, Insurance, Licensing Agreements, Paralegal Education, Patent Licensing, Prioritization, Research Compliance, Self‑Organization (Business), Sound Judgment, Working Independently, Writing

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation and research administration, with a strong focus on compliance and risk evaluation. Proficient in drafting and managing various types of agreements while advising stakeholders on contractual matters.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• J.D. - Juris Doctor
• Contract Negotiation
• Research Administration
• FDA Compliance
• Contract Law

Hard Skills

• Contract Agreements
• Contract Modifications
• Agency Law
• Patent Licensing
• Insurance

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Self‑Organization
• Sound Judgment
• Prioritization
• Working Independently

Industry Keywords

• Research Compliance
• Clinical Research Agreements
• Laboratory Agreements
• Electronic Records Management