Contracts Specialist

• Independently draft, negotiate, and finalize research-related agreements
• Negotiate industry sponsored research, material transfer, non-disclosure, data use, and industry-funded subcontract agreements
• Negotiate intellectual property, publication rights, confidentiality, indemnification, and invoicing terms
• Identify contractual and policy issues involving research integrity, conflicts of interest, export control, and accounting
• Escalate issues to appropriate university officials and follow through until resolved
• Interpret and explain contract terms and conditions to students, faculty, and staff
• Resolve complex contractual problems during negotiations with OTT team members, investigators, staff, and industry sponsors
• Collect and document internal approvals before contract execution
• Maintain complete records of agreement drafts, correspondence, and internal approvals
• Facilitate interactions with university research administration offices
• Assist in revising standard agreements to reflect policy, regulatory, and legal changes
• Develop client-service improvements and assist with training delivery for team members, faculty, and client groups
• Perform other duties as assigned

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