Senior Industry Research Agreements Administrator

Oregon Health & Science University Foundation

. Independently manage, analyze, draft, negotiate, and execute complex industry-funded sponsored project agreements .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $107,360 - $162,571 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage, analyze, draft, negotiate, and execute complex industry-funded sponsored project agreements
Handle clinical trial agreements, collaboration agreements, investigator-initiated agreements, sponsored research agreements, master agreements, and business associate agreements
Negotiate and draft contract terms while meeting University and industry sponsor requirements, mitigating risk, preserving research plans, and protecting intellectual property
Collaborate with CRSO, Collaborations and Entrepreneurship, OHSU Legal, Risk Management, ORIO, funders, sponsors, principal investigators, and departments
Ensure payment schedules, budgets, reporting requirements, termination schedules, and deliverable schedules are complete and compatible with OHSU policy
Translate program requirements into contract terms using applicable policies, laws, regulations, and guidelines
Verify internal approvals, compliance requirements, and subcontract institution documentation
Provide subject matter expertise and superior customer service to internal and external contacts
Communicate with sponsors on behalf of OHSU
Develop partnerships with IRB, CRSO, and other internal offices
Train departmental staff, stakeholders, Contract Administrators, and Contract Coordinators
Draft or modify policies, guidance, strategies, practices, contractual language, standard clauses, templates, and master agreements
Participate in training sessions, brown-bag sessions, and RAIN meetings
Serve as a resource for department staff and study teams
Maintain proficiency with OHSU information systems
Assist with process improvement and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, plus five years of experience in federal and/or industry contract negotiation; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Must possess or attain within 6 months of hire OHSU signature authority for the specified contract type within portfolio
High degree of independence and autonomy, with ability to identify and escalate issues appropriately
Ability to train and mentor others on understanding and negotiating contract language
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative working relationships and professionalism with faculty, staff, and external funding agencies
Excellent analytical skills to understand and synthesize complex guidelines and regulatory requirements
Excellent communication skills to interpret, convey, explain, and uphold regulatory requirements and contract language
Ability to adapt to new or changed electronic systems and processes
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines
Ability to comprehend and interpret medical and scientific terminology, concepts, and methodology
Ability to negotiate with multiple parties and reach mutually satisfactory results
Thorough understanding of budgeting principles and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents
$50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service
Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year
9 paid holidays per year
Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Childcare service discounts
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts to local and national businesses
Possible travel to national meetings
Fully remote work within the United States
Campus flex space available