What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agreements Specialist - Associate position at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio?
Under general supervision, provides assistance in the negotiation and execution of sponsored research agreement, clinical study agreements, outgoing sub-awards and other agreements. Responsible for incoming agreements from receipt in office to execution of contract.
- Working knowledge in agreement negotiations, clinical research administration/management and/or sponsored programs is preferred.
- Ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant and professional manner.
- Self-motivated and directed.
- Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly.
- Ability to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information; work is routine in nature and instructions are usually detailed.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree is required
- Coordinates with faculty and staff to prepare agreements; negotiates contract terms and financial issues with for-profit and other sectors.
- Reviews agreements for compliance with Institutional policies and procedures.
- Negotiates, finalizes, and recommends for execution clinical studies, confidential disclosures, testing, and laboratory studies agreements.
- Interacts with faculty and administrative staff in the development, negotiation and finalization of agreements.
- Interacts with other Institutional departments involved in the research enterprise to resolve contract issues and confirm contract arrangements.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan