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Carnegie Mellon University · 4 weeks ago

Contracts Officer - Office of the Vice President for Research

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. The Office of the Vice President for Research is seeking an experienced Contracts Officer to prepare, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements related to research initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Responding to request from Corporate and Foundation Relations to assist in discussions related to the management of intellectual property, confidentiality, publications, and other university policies related to sponsored research

Interpreting and clarifying policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure consistent administration and compliance

Thorough understanding of federal regulations related to contracts and grants involving research with universities

Overseeing with Regulatory Compliance on matters related to animal and human subjects, Conflict of Interest, and Export Control

Obtaining input from Risk Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Sponsored Project Accounting on appropriate contractual language and compliance

Working with Department level contacts, including faculty, to review proposals including Statement of Work and Budget

Maintaining and managing status of contract negotiations in OSP’s electronic agreement management system

Providing input and developing policies for reviewing and negating research related agreements

Engaging CTTEC in discussions related to background intellectual property and intellectual property license options

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Research contracts complianceFederal regulations knowledgeNegotiation skillsIntellectual property managementContract draftingAdaptabilityIntegrityTeam collaboration