University of Washington · 10 hours ago
Senior Contracts Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Washington is dedicated to improving public health through medical advancements and outstanding care. They are seeking a Senior Contracts Analyst to draft and negotiate clinical trial agreements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining efficient operations within the Clinical Trials Office.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Review and evaluate terms and conditions for individual agreements, including complex Clinical Trial and Clinical Study Agreements, as well as Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements
Timely and expertly negotiate mutually acceptable terms with large pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporations as well as large academic medical centers, site networks, private pharma and tech companies, foundations, non-profit organizations using multiple negotiation strategies and techniques
Ensure that the negotiated terms are consistent with Federal and State law, University policy, processes, and systems, as well as originating sponsor or funder requirements
Collaborate with physician investigators and departmental administrators and other representatives during negotiations
Maintain target turnaround goals and transparency with study teams during contractual negotiations
Consult with OSP colleagues to ensure consistent handling of agreements and use of contracts terms
Maintain current and accurate agreement files of record
Other duties as assigned
Stay abreast of the changing regulatory landscape
Maintain awareness of changes in UW, UW Medicine and funder policies and practices
Evaluate and make recommendations for adjustments to policies and processes needed because of changes in regulations or overall funder policies and practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science, healthcare, research, business administration or related field
Minimum four years of experience in grant and/or contract administration. Additional experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a heavy work portfolio with competing priorities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Understanding of roles and responsibilities at a large research academic center
A demonstrated ability to work closely, collaboratively, and credibly with others
Knowledge of and experience with contract drafting, negotiation, and execution
Working knowledge of standard contract terms, such as confidentiality, intellectual property rights, and data ownership
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
A demonstrated capacity to work with all people
Excellent Microsoft Office suite skills
Preferred
Master's or Juris Doctorate degree preferred
Understanding of clinical trial start-up process and life cycle
Working knowledge of sponsor types and differing sponsor requirements
Knowledge of Federal regulations concerning management of Federal assistance funding, including the Uniform Guidance
Knowledge of Federal acquisition processes and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Company
University of Washington
University of Washington is an educational institution that provides undergraduate, graduate, and research programs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$215.35MKey Investors
Avista foundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health
2026-01-18Grant· $10M
2025-04-21Grant· $0.01M
2024-09-13Grant
Leadership Team
Andrew S Allen
Adjunct Professor
Arthur Denny
Founder
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