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The University of Maryland, Baltimore(UMB) is seeking aCorporate & Clinical Trials Contracts Senior Associate in the Center for Clinical Trials and Corporate Contracts. This position sits within the Office of Research and Development and plays a significant role in structuring and negotiating basic-, service- and clinical-research agreements with corporate sponsors, and other collaborating organizations. This position works with UMB researchers, their research administrative teams, as well as internal partners, including budget staff, to structure and negotiate contracts. * *BENEFITS (Exempt Regular): UMB offers a comprehensivebenefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). /UMB is Ranked Among the Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes 2022 & 2023./ // ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Administers, reviews, negotiates, analyzes, and drafts contract terms for corporate-sponsored research agreements (material transfer, confidentiality agreements, research (basic) agreements, sponsored and UMB-initiated CTAs, research services agreements, master agreements, and collaboration agreements). * Ensures contract represents campus commitments and ensures compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies. * Provides ongoing in-service training to faculty and study teams. * Evaluates and develops potential corporate-funded research collaborations and other corporate-funded, research-driven business relationships. * Coordinate project management to include ensuring project compliance, scheduling, planning, change of scope impact analysis, reports on progress, and cost analysis. * Provides sophisticated analysis and solutions to complex problems; initiates and develops plans and methods to address function goals and short term projects; contributes to planning, executing, and status reporting of short and long term projects; contributes to proposal and implementation of new or revised procedures, practices, or policies; guides and assists others in concepts in field of work. * Performs other duties as assigned. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as science, engineering, business, pre-law or other discipline appropriate to position and three (3) years of related experience in contract development, contract negotiation, project/research management in a health or medical research environment. Juris Doctor is strongly preferred and may substitute for required experience. Experience in biological, chemical, or medical research setting heavily preferred. Other:Annual Financial Disclosure required by Maryland State Law. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered. Supervisory experience in training, work coordination, and monitoring work of others preferred. * *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices pertaining to developing and negotiating clinical and/or corporate contracts and collaboration agreements in compliance with sponsor, federal, state and university policies and regulations. Familiarity with intellectual property, technology transfer, conflict of interest and conflict of commitment concepts. Familiarity with development of corporate-sponsored research budgets for both basic and clinical research projects, including a basic understanding of Medicare coverage analysis and billing concepts associated with clinical trials. Ability to maintain high standards with the work performed and to maintain awareness with trends and influences. Assumes personal responsibility for all outcomes; makes effective and timely decisions; and uses technology effectively. Strategic and analytical thinking skills with an ability to solve problems and make decisions. Ability to make persuasive proposals to third parties. Ability to prioritize ongoing and new projects as well as conduct research and gather information. Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Writes and presents information in a clear and concise way. Interprets and understands written information and is able to listen attentively to verbal and non-verbal cues that lead to a deeper understanding. Ability to work cooperatively with others and demonstrate professional, ethical, respectful, and courteous behavior when interacting with others. Capable of interacting pleasantly and positively with others to meet customer expectations, and provide follow-up with customers. * *HIRING RANGE:$75,000 - $83,000 per year (Commensurate with education and experience) UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department atHRJobs@umaryland.edu. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit aUMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contactHRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. *Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff *Organization: Research and Development - Center for Clinical Trials *Title: *Senior Associate, Clinical Trials & Corporate Contracts Location: null Requisition ID: 240000ZH