Clinical Contract/Budget Administrator

Grade: T28
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The Clinical Contract/Budget Administrator at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM) Clinical Research Administration will report to the Director of Industry Contracts/Budgets. The candidate will be responsible for pre-award Industry budget and contract services to investigators within their assigned departments. Responsible for the review, and negotiations of contracts and other legal documents pertaining to the study with the industry sponsor. Ensure terms are favorable to the University while adhering to industry regulations and legal compliance. Prepare study budget, referencing the study protocol, analyze internal costs, and skillfully negotiate with the industry sponsor. The incumbent will work with but not limited to Industry sponsors, Principal Investigators, Research staff, University Counsel, Risk Management, Compliance Office.

Responsibilities include:
* Review, negotiate and execute industry confidential disclosure agreements/non-disclosure agreements until both parties agree
* Review, draft, negotiate and execute Industry contracts, and all other legal documents pertaining to the study until both parties agree.
* Prepare a study budget and negotiate with the industry sponsor until both parties agree.
* Record dates as the documents progress up to obtaining signatures.
* Meet timelines for completion of study documents.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor's Degree and at least five years of experience in clinical research or related field. An equivalent combination of education and or experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:
*Demonstrated computer skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office software programs, including MS Word and advanced MS Excel functions.
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse constituent population.
*Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.
*Demonstrated organizational skills, along with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and process large amounts of information.
*Ability to read a research study protocol and interpret medical terminology.

Preferred:
*Budgeting and Contracting experience within a higher education or hospital setting

This position is assigned a remote work arrangement, at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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