Sr Research Contract Specialist - Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions

The Senior Contract Specialist at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) plays a pivotal role in advancing the university's strategic initiatives in the domain of clinical trials and sponsored research.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex research contracts, including but not limited to, clinical trial agreements, sponsored research agreements, data use agreements, material transfer agreements, and collaboration agreements with private and public partners.
• Engage with external stakeholders, such as industry sponsors and EU academic institutions, to ensure mutual understanding of contract terms and alignment with TTUHSC policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal TTUHSC departments, including research, legal, finance, and administration, to ensure seamless contract processes.
• Maintain open lines of communication with researchers and administrators at partner institutions and companies, ensuring clarity and timely progress in contract matters.
• Stay abreast of international, federal, state, and institutional regulations pertinent to research agreements. Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging regulations in the domains of clinical trials and sponsored research.
• Advise TTUHSC stakeholders on contractual risks, ensuring that all research contracts comply with regulatory and institutional standards. 
• Develop and implement best practices related to contract management and negotiation processes. 
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff and researchers on contractual matters.
• Monitor and report on contract activity metrics, providing insights to the Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation on trends, challenges, and opportunities.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree
• 5+ years of experience in contract management.
• experience in clinical trials and/or sponsored research contracts

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Research Admin Lbk

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Job Group

Business Professionals

Occasional Duties

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and at least three years of legal experience or seven years of contract review experience.  Additional job related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.