Job Description:

• Build and negotiate clinical trial budgets and contract terms, on behalf of faculty and the Department, with industry, federal, and private funding agencies.
• Advise Department faculty and staff on matters related to clinical trial budgets and contracts in a clear and professional manner.
• Read and interpret clinical trial study documents including Protocol, Budget, Contract, Informed Consent, and Laboratory Manual.
• Ensure document harmonization and compliance, and facilitate timely execution of agreements.
• Successfully interact with other departments, core facilities, and administrative offices to ensure efficient operation at all levels.
• Establish professional relationships with pharmaceutical, CRO, and non-profit counterparts to facilitate amicable and timely negotiations.
• Contribute to data analysis, using established and novel metrics, to advance Unit and Department efficiency and profitability.
• Monitor processing of Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and approval of clinical trial protocols.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, paying special attention to competing deadlines, complexity, and priority.
• Seeks new avenues for funding and grant opportunities and ensures that notices of relevant opportunities are brought to faculty attention. Works with sponsors to draft proposal budgets in accordance with University needs, with a moderate level of guidance and direction.
• Reviews all applications against University guidelines, in addition to drafting progress reports, non-competing applications, amendments, and budgeting. Responsible for all data entry and preparation of grant reports and trend analysis.
• Performs other related work as needed.

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