Contract Analyst, Senior (Research Administration) (Phoenix, AZ)

The Office of Research Administration in the University of Arizona Division of Health Sciences invites applicants to apply for the position of Contract Analyst, Senior. 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 Analysts, Sr. 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.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with a minimum of three days per week on the Phoenix campus required.

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, processes and negotiates assigned agreements, including clinical trial agreements, confidential disclosure agreements, incoming subawards, data use agreements, and other agreements as required.
• Routinely work with the Office of General Counsel, Tech Launch Arizona, Risk Management, Export Control, and other university administrative offices.
• Coordinates and leads negotiations with internal stakeholders, sponsors, and our medical partners.
• Reviews and independently negotiates terms and compliance requirements for grants, funded agreements, and non-funded agreements.
• Serve as a conduit to seek and affect successful creative resolutions to contract issues.
• Maintain a database to communicate the status of contracts and amendments.
• Serve as campus resource for principal investigators, study personnel and other University officials in the agreement review process.
• Advise, assist and provide training to faculty and other study personnel about policies, procedures, forms, laws and regulations related to university agreements.
• Assists with the formulation of guidelines, procedures, and the development of templates and other agreement tools.
• Maintains knowledge of current developments in policy, laws, regulations and best practices regulating university agreements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Willingness to adjust schedule to work weekend and evening hours when necessary.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with investigators, sponsors, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work within tight and conflicting deadlines using organizational and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of university and sponsor agency policies and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 8 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.