Contract Analyst, Research Administration (Remote)

The Office of Research Administration in the University of Arizona Health Sciences Division invites qualified applicants for the position of Contract Analyst. This position is responsible for negotiating contracts with representatives of industry, federal and local governments, non-profit foundations, and other universities. The role will support the University of Arizona by negotiating agreements that bring external funding and other forms of support to University research, education, service, and outreach activities. In addition, this position will be responsible for working with faculty in all areas of health sciences to understand their needs, apply university policy, applicable regulations, and legal principles, and employ negotiating skills to successfully complete contracts. The Contract Analyst will also work closely with our medical partner, Banner Health, to coordinate contract negotiations.

Our Contract Analysts will have the opportunity to attend professional conferences as well as other professional development opportunities. Individuals successful in this role will be encouraged to explore opportunities for growth within our team’s established career ladder.

Please Note: Candidates working anywhere in the U.S. may be considered for a remote assignment. If you are selected for this position and are employed to work remotely from outside of Arizona, your overtime exemption status will depend on the laws of the state where you perform your work. For employees working outside of Arizona, you may be hired as an hourly employee in accordance with state laws. A comparable hourly rate range would be: $31.59 - $41.06. These changes would not affect the position duties as outlined.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Review, process, and negotiate assigned agreements, including clinical trial agreements, confidential disclosure agreements, and other research agreements as required.
• Coordinates and leads negotiations with internal stakeholders, sponsors, and our medical partners.
• Maintain a database to communicate the status of contracts and amendments.
• Maintain knowledge of current developments in policy, laws, regulations and best practices regulating university agreements.
• Assist in providing training to faculty and other study personnel about policies, procedures, forms, laws and regulations related to university agreements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability and willingness to work weekend and evening hours when necessary. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of university and sponsor agency policies and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work within tight and conflicting deadlines using organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to interact collaboratively and effectively with a diverse constituency.
• Ability to serve as campus resource for principal investigators, study personnel and other University officials in the agreement review process.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively in verbal negotiations and resolve issues with a positive outcome.
• Ability to serve as a conduit to seek and affect successful creative resolutions to contract issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a university, legal, healthcare, or business environment in research administration, contracting, business development, or research management, OR equivalent combination of experience and education.

• An advanced degree such as a Master of Science in a technical field, a Master of Business Administration, or a Juris Doctor.
• Experience with UA systems, specifically UAccess Research, or similar systems.

The application window is anticipated to close on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Please note: If invited to interview, please be prepared to provide three (3) professional references.