Perform detailed analysis and editing, including drafting alternative and/or compromise language of all assigned incoming agreements based on comprehensive understanding of substantive legal issues presented.Work with Researchers and their external collaborators/funders to understand their research projects in order to select the appropriate agreement type. Once established, draft and negotiate such agreements.Negotiate substantive contract language with external parties with the goal of maximizing benefit and reducing risk to KUMC/UKHS.Provide analysis, editing and negotiation support to Clinical Trial Budget Analysts with regards to substantive legal language embedded in payment/compensation terms.Work with Director of Research Contracts Office and KUMC General Counsel's Office to develop preferred contract language, guidelines, policy and standard operating proceduresMaintains positive and collegial relationship with Office of Clinical Trials Administration's Budgets and Portfolio Management teams. Assures coordination of contracting and budgeting activities, including assisting with review and negotiation of payment terms.Works with Clinical Research Study Personnel to ensure negotiated Clinical Research Agreements' terms are reflected appropriately in the informed consent forms; including but not limited to revising and negotiating Subject Injury language.Assist both inter- and intra-departmentally to ensure that fully executed documents are in place and that notifications have been made to the correct parties to ensure a smooth transition to post-award parties.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required QualificationsEducation: Juris Doctorate
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Preferred QualificationsWork Experience- Work experience revising and negotiating complex clinical research agreements
- Experience in a Hospital or Academic Medical Center research institution
- Clinical Trial Agreements management/negotiation experience and/or health law experience.
- Experience of relevant laws, regulations, contract language, and guidelines governing both clinical, non-clinical research.
Skills- Communications Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Conflict Management Skills
- Written Skills
Required Documents:Comprehensive Benefits Package:Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.htmlEmployee Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Rate Type: Salary
Compensation Statement:The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range: $60,800.00 - $91,200.00
Minimum$60,800.00
Midpoint$76,000.00
Maximum$91,200.00
Application Instructions:To learn more and apply online, please visit
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https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR010639.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:The University of Kansas Medical Center's mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at
www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit
https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.htmlEqual Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination">http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscriminationje-2b96b72d89d4417ba0d931dcb1cb78af
