University of Virginia · 4 days ago
Contract Negotiator - Grants & Contracts, Office of Sponsored Programs (Remote Eligible)
United States
Full-time, Contract
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of Virginia (UVA) Office of Sponsored Programs is seeking a Contract Negotiator to provide advanced contracting services and expert advice to the academic and research community in the School of Medicine. This role involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various research agreements while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of basic research agreements, including Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Data Use Agreements, Amendments, Collaboration Agreements, and other (mostly non-funded) agreements within a School of Medicine-based portfolio
Work under the direction of Senior Contract Negotiators to partner with School of Medicine Departments, Principal Investigators, administrators, other OSP units, research compliance offices, and other units within UVA’s research community
Resolve research-related issues in cooperation with Senior Contract Negotiators, OSP, senior management or key University constituencies
Serve as a liaison between the University, funding agencies and other sponsors, communicating as UVA’s representative
Ensure compliance with state, federal and University rules, regulations, policies and practices and provide guidance to staff and faculty in understanding applicable policies and obligations
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
At least three years of relevant experience required
In-depth knowledge of contracting
Critical and analytical ability
Demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy
Excellent oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft and web-based tools
Demonstrated experience with governmental regulations (e.g. FAR, Uniform Guidance, FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR)
Preferred
Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Five years of Grants and Contracts experience, or combination of education and relevant contracting experience negotiating complex agreements in increasingly responsible roles
Additional credentials such as Certified Research Administrator (CRA), MBA, project management certification, and/or data protection certification, or similar
Experience with financial analysis and/or accounting principles is preferred
Expertise in project management, including managing international collaborations and complex multi-party contracts or subawards is a plus
Benefits
This is an exempt-level, benefited position.
For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.
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