Contract Administrator II - National Center for Clinical Trials

Department:

85203 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Office of Clinical Research

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

1st shift, M-F, Remote position

Pay Range

$30.70 - $46.05

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience with one year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired. Pre-award, post-award or contracting skills preferred. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: N/A ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The OSP Administrator II is expected to work at either the technical or non-technical competency level indicated for the respective area of clinical trial contracts, including but not limited to confidential disclosure agreements, clinical trial agreements, collaboration agreements and data use/data sharing agreements. 1. Supports faculty members and department administrators in the various stages of industry clinical trial contract life cycle. 2. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of institutional cost policies and multiple funding agency guidelines including federal, state, private foundations, and associations and the application of these policies to funding proposals for the various stages of the contract life cycle is required. Demonstrates understanding of all systems and applications utilized for storage and retrieval of data. 3. Understands the negotiation, legal principles, appropriate laws and regulations regarding clinical trials, documentation, and grants management process related to each stage of the grant and/or contract life cycle. 4. Reviews financial information to ensure budgets and terms agree with grant or contract documentation and compliance with institution and granting agency requirements to provide assistance to stakeholders involved in the various stages of the grant and/or contract life cycle. Consults with supervisor as appropriate. 5. Reviews financial information to ensure compliance with institution and granting agency legal requirements to provide assistance to stakeholders involved in the various stages of the contract life cycle. 6. Develops understanding of appropriateness of consultation with institutional management and/or Legal Department related to contract language, financial, and post-execution monitoring of agreements. 7. Provides support and guidance to stakeholders for contracts entered into by the institution. Demonstrates a basic understanding of concepts and principles of contracts with a strong desire and motivation to gain additional knowledge and expertise. 8. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding to fulfill reporting requirements of contracts awarded. Demonstrates strong communication skills with a desire to improve skills to provide good customer care. 9. Represents and promotes the institution’s research activities at meetings. 10. Maintains a positive working relationship with stakeholders and provides needed support during the contracts life cycle. 11. Assists and supports the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures relating to the administration of contracts. 12. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Highly detail oriented. Highly organized with a focus on teamwork, creating usable and accessible administrative tools Ability to complete tasks efficiently and independently. Ability to learn changing technologies related to contracts management. Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities/deadlines. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint applications Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies. Ability to learn and improve negotiation skills, composition and analysis of business contract terms and language. Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to work effectively with a large and diverse constituency including senior leadership, faculty, support staff, external parties, and vendors. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, well-lit, comfortable office environment May be subject to interruptions PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.