Clinical Trial Contract Specialist, COM, Dean's Office of Clinical Research

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Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation
for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing
cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and
clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health
academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Medical Center, College of Medicine’s faculty are transforming the
world of medicine every day.

The Office of Clinical Research (OCR), a centralized
department that works with the UC and UC Health research community,
is seeking to fill a full-time Clinical Trial Contract
Administrator position in the College of Medicine. This position
would work with several teams within the OCR, collaborating with
budgets, contracts and other processes to facilitate the start of
clinical research studies. The selected candidate will work on
clinical trial agreements, and ensure smooth processes related to
negotiations, start-up timelines, and study team
communication.

This position includes the flexibility for partial remote
work. Part-time in-office presence at the Clifton location is
expected.

Essential Functions

• Review, redline, and negotiate industry clinical trial

contracts. Interact with sponsors’ legal, budget and contracting
staff. Prepare working and final draft(s) of documents.

• Advise faculty, department staff, management, and

co-workers in process-related topics; communicate effectively
regarding contract and budget negotiation status and pending items;
advise sponsors, external constituents, and other staff to ensure
proper administrative stewardship throughout the life of a
contract.

• Consult and triage complex terms with University’s legal

counsel; advocate the University’s interests in negotiations with
external entities.

• Work with budget administrators to ensure the best and

correct budget option(s) are in place prior to
execution.

• Conduct or carry out work procedures and activities in

accordance with industry, local, state, federal, and university
regulations; handle sensitive information with
confidentiality.

• Track contracts and budgets. Remain current on changes to

drafts and filing conventions, enter data into University systems,
and update negotiation status changes within database systems to
maintain data integrity and workflow.

• Execute contracts and submit final drafts of the industry

clinical trial contract for approvals and signatures.

• Work with University accountants to ensure proper fiscal

account set-up.

• Work as liaison between departments, sponsors, and team

members including scheduling and managing teleconferences with
sponsors in a professional manner.

• Track metrics and email inboxes to facilitate timely

turnaround times.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Legal Assisting, Business

Administration, or related field.

• Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other

specialized training can be used in lieu of education
requirement.

Required Experience

• Two (2) years of clinical research, law, or contract

experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Industry clinical trial administration, experience

negotiating industry clinical trial contracts, and identifying and
resolving startup and operational obstacles, ideally in healthcare,
pharmaceutical industry or academic environment.

• Experience negotiating industry clinical trial contracts.

Familiarity with the Federal Drug Administration (FDA),
intellectual property, export control, and technology compliance
regulations.

• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal

communication skills. Strong analytical skills, attention to
detail, problem solving, and organizational skills. Advanced
proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Ability to interact effectively with pharmaceutical

companies and clinical research organizations, and to work
collaboratively with university departments. Demonstrate diplomacy,
tact and professional demeanor.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or

environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to
support your well-being, financial security, and work-life
balance. (UC
Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE
status. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition
Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible
dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and
graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security
(except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension
plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with
UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off
policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off
(Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,

prescription)

• Flexible spending accounts & wellness

programs

• Professional development & mentorship

opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work,
please visit our Careers
Page.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position,
you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment
eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of
identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9
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