Agreements Specialist - Associate

None Under general supervision, provides assistance in the negotiation and execution of sponsored research agreement, clinical study agreements, outgoing sub-awards and other agreements. Responsible for incoming agreements from receipt in office to execution of contract. ### Responsibilities - Coordinates with faculty and staff to prepare agreements; negotiates contract terms and financial issues with for-profit and other sectors. - Reviews agreements for compliance with Institutional policies and procedures. - Negotiates, finalizes, and recommends for execution clinical studies, confidential disclosures, testing, and laboratory studies agreements. - Interacts with faculty and administrative staff in the development, negotiation and finalization of agreements. - Interacts with other Institutional departments involved in the research enterprise to resolve contract issues and confirm contract arrangements. - Performs all other duties as assigned. ### Qualifications - Working knowledge in agreement negotiations, clinical research administration/management and/or sponsored programs is preferred. - Ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant and professional manner. - Self-motivated and directed. - Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly. - Ability to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information; work is routine in nature and instructions are usually detailed. Education - Bachelor's Degree is required