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General Notes

This position is designated to be 100% remote, but work space is available in the Dell Medical School Health Transformation building if an on-site or hybrid schedule is preferred. Flexible work arrangements are available for this position, including the ability to work remotely. Remote work for individuals who reside outside Texas but within the United States and its territories will be considered and requires Central Office approval.

Purpose

Draft and negotiate clinical research and other agreements on behalf of Dell Medical School researchers, ensuring compliance with University of Texas at Austin policies, guidelines, and federal and state law.

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and contract negotiation experience of at least eight (8) years. Prior experience with an academic medical institution, medical school, and/or clinical research awards. Knowledge of federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations. Proven initiative to anticipate, develop, and implement new procedures, practices and processes. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify problems and develop innovative solutions. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations, identify and analyze problems and develop options and recommendations incorporating existing policies and procedures for resolution. Proven ability to develop, analyze, and carryout project objectives and work well with others of a diverse nature in achieving organizational goals. Strong leadership skills and ability to take responsibility for assigned areas, and to gain the confidence of clients and colleagues. Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills to interact with others exercising tact, sound judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness. Proven organizational, analytical and management skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality of work performed in accordance with University policy. The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to diversity and excellence within the learning health system. At the Dell Medical School, we strive to create a vital, inclusive health ecosystem. To ensure alignment, we follow these fundamental values: . The successful candidate should have excellent communications skills, leadership abilities, and possess the highest ethical standards, including a record of achievement in diversity and inclusion. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

More than 10 years’ experience in preparation, processing, and negotiation of clinical research contracts, including clinical trial agreement review and negotiation. Experience working with contract negotiation or contract interpretation, including drafting language and subsequent negotiation in a university, hospital, or medical school environment. Experience coordinating, handling and negotiating complex awards or programs with multiple parties. Experience working with University of Texas System policies. Extensive knowledge working in contract management systems. Ideal candidate will work well with others and contribute positively to the office environment.

Salary Range

$90,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Required Materials

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.