Washington University in St. Louis Information Technology
Contract Specialist – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Location
Missouri
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
$75.2K - $128.8K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Contract Specialist – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
WashU IT
• 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.
Job 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
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
- Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
- Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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