[Hiring] Senior Industry Research Agreements Administrator @Oregon Health & Science University

Role Description

The Sr. Industry Research Agreements Administrator is responsible for independently managing, analyzing, drafting, negotiating and executing complex sponsored project agreements funded by industry partners. This position must provide creative solutions to balance compliance and the needs of the research project.

• Independently manage, analyze, draft, negotiate and execute complex sponsored project agreements funded by industry partners including, but not limited to:
  • Clinical trial agreements
  • Collaboration agreements
  • Investigator-initiated agreements
  • Sponsored research agreements
  • Master agreements
  • Business associate agreements
• Negotiate contract terms, incorporate appropriate terms, and draft terms as necessary, working with various contracting parties to ensure compliance while mitigating risk.
• Consult and collaborate with CRSO, Collaborations and Entrepreneurship, OHSU Legal, Risk Management, ORIO, the funder, the sponsor and its affiliates, the principal investigator and his/her department.
• Ensure that contract payment schedules, budgets, reporting requirements, termination schedules, and deliverable schedules are complete and compatible with OHSU policy.
• Use extensive knowledge of applicable OHSU policy, public laws, regulations, and guidelines to translate program requirements into contract terms.
• Verify necessary internal prior approvals, compliance requirements and documentation of subcontract institutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, plus five years of experience in federal and/or industry contract negotiation; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess or attain within 6 months of hire OHSU signature authority for the specified contract type within portfolio.

Requirements

• Operate with a high degree of independence and autonomy, with the ability to identify and escalate issues appropriately.
• Ability to train and mentor others on understanding and negotiating contract language.
• Ability to use independent professional judgment, take initiative, have a strong work ethic and express a positive attitude.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships and maintain professionalism.
• Demonstrated excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand and synthesize complex guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills to interpret, convey, explain, and uphold regulatory requirements and contract language.
• Ability to adapt to new or changed electronic systems and processes.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately comprehend and interpret medical and scientific terminology.
• Ability to negotiate with multiple parties and achieve mutually satisfactory results.
• Thorough understanding of budgeting principles and procedures.

Benefits

• Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
• Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local and national businesses.