Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Research Contract Analyst to support its Office of Clinical Research. The role prepares, negotiates, executes, tracks, and maintains clinical research contractual agreements while coordinating with sponsors, legal counsel, business departments, clients, suppliers, and outside counsel.
Responsibilities
- Reviews draft contract documents, including Start-up Agreements, Work Orders and Change Orders, etc. from sponsor/grantor provided templates per guidance provided by the Research Contract Analyst Lead and in conjunction with relevant departments
- Facilitates the negotiation of CDAs by reviewing sponsor CDAs and negotiate within CDA review guidelines, including coordination with TGH’s legal and business department to ensure timely agreements
- Drafts and edits contractual agreements based upon existing standard templates and policies
- Communicates with legal counsel as needed
- Directs sponsor interaction with new and established contacts per guidance provided by the Research Contract Analyst Lead
- Review sponsor contractual templates and edit as appropriate to ensure TGH’s positions are covered and to highlight areas of potential concern
- Ensures contracts show all the appropriate TGH edits before sending to the sponsor
- Ensures contractual documents are processed and maintained in relevant databases
- Provides quality deliverables in accordance with strict deadlines
- Prepares contract approval timelines with all parties involved and leads follow-up efforts, as directed, to obtain contract approval
- Negotiates and releases contract language in accordance with project requirements and TGH and industry standards
- Manages dissemination and filing of contractual agreements
- Coordinates efforts, as directed, among TGH clients, suppliers and outside counsel to facilitate timely execution of agreements
- Maintains up-to-date tracking of all contracts and client correspondence and provides periodic internal updates
- Participates in the development and testing of tools and procedures
- Prepares ad hoc management reports as required
- Leads or participates in client and team calls
- Participate in contract review meetings
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a related field including paralegal / legal studies and at least two (2) years' of relevant work experience
- Contract negotiation skills
- Knowledge of contract management principles
- Excellent computer skills and comprehensive knowledge of relevant software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, database software
- Fluent in English, oral and written
- Excellent writing capabilities, including the ability to write reports and business correspondence
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret contractual documents and technical procedures
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and clients
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to work independently and work as part of a project team
- Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills
- Analytical skills, problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Confident dealing with internal staff, and external stakeholders as required
- Clinical trial contracting experience highly preferred
- Advanced legal training/coursework preferred
Benefits
- Remote work
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