Office of Proposal & Award Management (OPAM), a unit within Research Development & Administration (RDA) supports OHSU’s missions of healing, teaching and discovery by partnering with the research community to effectively navigate the pre-award and post-award administration of sponsored projects. We support the OHSU research community with grant and contract proposal submission, contract negotiation, interpretation and implementation of sponsor terms and conditions and fiscal management of all sponsored projects.

The Industry Research Agreements Administrator is responsible for independently managing, analyzing, drafting, negotiating and executing a portfolio of sponsored project agreements funded by industry partners. Industry Research Agreements Administrator identifies and mitigates legal and business risks in agreements, ensures compliance with institutional policies, laws and regulations. This position must provide creative solutions to balance compliance and the needs of the research project.

This position provides professional consultation, advice, and direction to all levels of OHSU staff and faculty and must collaborate across OHSU’s departments, including, Clinical Research Services Office (CRSO), Technology Transfer, Collaborations and Entrepreneurship, OHSU Legal, Risk Management, Privacy, Logistics,  OHSU Research Integrity Office (ORIO), and Export Control. This position is an institutional resource and advisor on the protection of intellectual property and clinical trials.

 

Reliable and timely customer service, flexibility, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve contract processes are principles for the Industry Contracts Team and an expectation for this position.

 The portfolio for this position includes but is not limited to, material transfer agreements requiring negotiation, data use agreements, incoming and outgoing subcontracts, and standard industry research agreements.

Because of the sensitive nature of certain contracts, this position requires that the information processed and communicated through the Industry Research Agreements team remain confidential and shared only with appropriate and applicable parties.

• Paralegal Degree/Certification OR Bachelor’s Degree
• Three years of experience in federal and/or industry contract negotiation. OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess or attain within 6 months of hire OHSU signature authority for the specified contract type within portfolio.
• Ability to use independent professional judgment, take initiative, have a strong work ethic and express a positive attitude. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships and maintain a high degree of professionalism in dealing with OHSU faculty, staff and external funding agencies.
• Demonstrated excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand and synthesize complex guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to interpret, convey, explain, and uphold regulatory requirements and contract language to administrative and investigator clients in the OHSU research community.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work with emphasis on tracking for rapid status-check.
• Ability to adapt to new or changed electronic systems, processes, and in the absence of processes.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment often with competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately comprehend and interpret medical and scientific terminology, concepts, and methodology. 
• Ability to negotiate with multiple parties and come to mutually satisfactory results.
• Thorough understanding of budgeting principles and procedures.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and ability to handle highly confidential matters in a discreet manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Fully remote position within the United States.

 

If employee chooses to utilize campus flex space, it’s a typical office environment; regular work hours to be coordinated with manager. Possible travel to national meetings.

 

Work schedule falls within the normal daytime range of 7:30 AM – 5 PM pacific time.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.