Senior Contracts Specialist

Senior Contracts Specialist

This role is primarily responsible for negotiating a variety of contract types, including basic science industry sponsored research agreements (SRAs), service agreements (SAs), confidentiality agreements (CDAs), data use agreements (DUAs), material transfer agreements (MTAs), consulting agreements and amendments. This role will also ensure that the proposed terms and conditions, budgets, and corresponding obligations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policy. This position requires strong oral and written communication ability to properly represent the WCM brand and support the WCM research community.

Job Responsibilities :

• Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and approves SRAs, MTAs, DUAs, CDAs, research related service and consulting agreements, and amendments according to institutional policy.
• Ensures contract budgets and contract related documentation adhere to institutional policy and practice.
• Responsible for meeting contract performance based metrics while maintaining a large contract portfolio across assigned departments.
• Coordinates with and seeks advisement from subject matter experts and other departments to ensure appropriate contract language for specific research projects.
• Collaborates via phone, email and in-person meetings with investigators and their staff and adheres to WCM's high service level agreement response times.
• Serves as the liaison between sponsors and WCM for research administration and compliance with contractual terms and obligations.
• Enters contract negotiations and correspondences into WCM electronic enterprise resource systems.
• Assists in the development and implementation of internal contracting policies and procedures.
• Develops and assists with educational programs presented to faculty and department administration.
• Generates ad hoc reports, participates on special projects and performs other related duties as assigned.

Education : Bachelor's Degree in related field

Experience : Approximately 2-4 years of related experience, with at least 1 year of experience negotiating CTAs or work in clinical research contracting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and database applications. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills in English. Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to achieve results as part of an effective team. Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize work. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, complex environment. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail.

Licenses and Certifications : N / A

Working Conditions / Physical Demands : Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of 'any person, any study.' No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and / or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and / or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and / or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.