GENERAL SUMMARY:

• The responsibilities of this position are centralized to Research Administration at the main campus.
• The position is responsible for, negotiating a variety of contracts that include: (i.e., clinical trial, master agreements, letters of indemnification, material transfer, data use, data sharing, service, consulting, collaboration, consortium, confidentiality disclosures).
• This requires significant legal contract knowledge and expertise.
• Also responsible for the review and execution of grants and contracts with sponsors (federal, local, state, foundations, etc.) to ensure compliance with the guidance and regulations of sponsors as well as HFHS policies, regulations, the usage of funds and initiation of letters of intent.
• This position handles the initiation and finalization of sub-contracts with outside entitles involved in the substantive and/or programmatic aspects of sponsored projects.
• Working closely with Fund Accounting, is also responsible for the close-out of all grants and contracts ensuring compliance with Government auditing standards.