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Job Description
Sr Research Contract Specialist
Lubbock
35750BR
Position Description
Create, negotiate, review, and draft contractual agreements between Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and federal, state, private, and foreign organizations. This position is for the Office of Research and Innovation at Texas Tech University Health Sciences only. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all employees.
Major/Essential Functions
The Senior Contract Specialist at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) plays a pivotal role in advancing the university's strategic initiatives in the domain of clinical trials and sponsored research.
Essential Functions include but are not limited to:- Draft, review, and negotiate complex research contracts, including but not limited to, clinical trial agreements, sponsored research agreements, data use agreements, material transfer agreements, and collaboration agreements with private and public partners.
- Engage with external stakeholders, such as industry sponsors and EU academic institutions, to ensure mutual understanding of contract terms and alignment with TTUHSC policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with internal TTUHSC departments, including research, legal, finance, and administration, to ensure seamless contract processes.
- Maintain open lines of communication with researchers and administrators at partner institutions and companies, ensuring clarity and timely progress in contract matters.
- Stay abreast of international, federal, state, and institutional regulations pertinent to research agreements. Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging regulations in the domains of clinical trials and sponsored research.
- Advise TTUHSC stakeholders on contractual risks, ensuring that all research contracts comply with regulatory and institutional standards.
- Develop and implement best practices related to contract management and negotiation processes.
- Provide training and guidance to junior staff and researchers on contractual matters.
- Monitor and report on contract activity metrics, providing insights to the Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation on trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and at least three years of legal experience or seven years of contract review experience. Additional job related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Show moreAbout Us
Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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