The Office of Clinical Research at the University of Cincinnati is hiring two full-time Clinical Trial Contract Administrators. You will work within our centralized department to manage budgets, contracts, and processes that enable clinical research studies to begin. Your work will directly support the university’s mission to transform communities through scholarship and service.
What You'll Do
- Review, redline, and negotiate industry clinical trial contract and budget terms and conditions.
- Interact with sponsors’ legal, budget, and contracting staff to prepare working and final drafts of documents.
- Advise faculty, department staff, and management on process-related topics and communicate contract negotiation status.
- Consult and triage complex terms with the University’s legal counsel, advocating for the University’s interests.
- Conduct work in accordance with industry, local, state, federal, and university regulations, handling sensitive information confidentially.
- Track contracts, update filing conventions, enter data into University systems, and update negotiation status within databases.
- Submit final drafts of industry clinical trial contracts for approvals and signatures.
- Work with University accountants to set up fiscal accounts and enter budgets into required database systems.
- Serve as a liaison between departments, sponsors, and team members.
- Track metrics and manage email inboxes to facilitate timely turnaround times.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor's Degree in English, Legal Assisting, Business Administration, or a related field (six (6) years of relevant work experience or specialized training can substitute).
- At least two (2) years of business operations, law, or contract experience, preferably in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or an academic environment.
- Thorough knowledge of pre- and post-award industry clinical trial administration, including experience negotiating contracts and resolving obstacles.
Nice to Have
- Direct experience negotiating industry clinical trial contracts.
- Familiarity with FDA regulations, intellectual property, export control, and technology compliance.
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to interact effectively with pharmaceutical companies and clinical research organizations and to collaborate with university departments.
- A demonstrated professional demeanor with diplomacy and tact.
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Office of Clinical Research (OCR), a centralized department within the College of Medicine that works with the broader UC and UCH research community.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive Tuition Remission.
- An exceptional benefits package designed to support well-being, financial security, and work-life balance.
Work Mode
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and is based at our Clifton location.
The University of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer.
