Contract Analyst, HSC

Currently, applications for remote candidates will be considered for this position; however, please note that the work modality for the University (and departments within) is subject to change at any time. Loyola requires all Health Sciences Campus Faculty and Staff to be vaccinated with the original COVID-19 and Flu vaccines when eligible. An exemption for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval.

Position Details

• Job Category: University Staff
• Job Type: Full-Time
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
• Department Name: OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES
• Location Code: RESEARCH PROGRAM (06120A)
• Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works in an independent and efficient manner to review, interpret, analyze, draft and negotiate research-related agreements, including those for federal and industry-sponsored research, within established legal, financial and risk management guidelines and templates.
• Fosters and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with corporate biomedical and healthcare sponsors.
• Provides high quality and timely service to Principal Investigators, while maintaining a balance between LUC, LUMC and industry interests for the public good.
• Negotiates extensions and/or amendments to existing agreements.
• In coordination with LUMC, secures approval of legal, financial and risk management departments, as necessary, to finalize any agreement terms outside of established guidelines and templates.
• Maintains systems that log, track and report the status of outstanding agreements to University leadership, Principal Investigators, and all other interested constituents at LUC and LUMC.
• Maintains files for all agreements within LUC, research, sponsored program and contract administration policies and/or guidelines.
• Manages multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment and meets timelines.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Bachelors degree required. Advanced degrees and/or certifications in healthcare and/or legal-related fields, such as JD, MHA, paralegal, etc., are preferred but not required. Five to seven (5-7) years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements with at least three (3) years in an academic setting required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• Advanced degrees and/or certifications in healthcare and/or legal-related fields, such as JD, MHA, paralegal, etc., are preferred but not required.
• Five to seven (5-7) years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements with at least three (3) years in an academic setting required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must be a skilled negotiator with a track record of success.
• Must have working knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including but not limited to FDA, GCP, HIPAA and ICH.
• Must have working knowledge of intellectual property, indemnity and other university-industry clinical trial provisions.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to write clearly and informatively.
• Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness.
• Ability to develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Must exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Ability to support and explain reasoning for decisions.
• Ability to commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Ability to include appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities.
• Ability to utilize time efficiently and complete work on time.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

None

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office, Kronos, Lawson and Electronic Research Administration systems

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

No

Physical Demands

None

Working Conditions

None

Special Instructions to Applicants

Currently, applications for remote candidates will be considered for this position; however, please note that the work modality for the University (and departments within) is subject to change at any time. Loyola requires all Health Sciences Campus Faculty and Staff to be vaccinated with the original COVID-19 and Flu vaccines when eligible. An exemption for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval.