Assistant Director for Clinical & Corporate Contracts (Remote or Hybrid)

The Assistant Director on the Clinical and Corporate Contracts team is a key team leader responsible for (i) supervision of select staff, students and interns, (ii) development of effective office SOPS, (iii) training and liaison tasks, and (iv) transactional work that includes reviewing and negotiating a high volume and wide variety of complex and non-standard research contracts, for both non-financial arrangements and externally-sponsored research.

Serves as a resource and mentor for team and office members and must work collaboratively within the Office of Sponsored Programs as well as with other central University offices, other academic institutions, and sponsors. Must have demonstrated facilitation and communication skills and ability to work with individuals of all levels to develop and accomplish shared goals. Position requires strong interpersonal skills, exercise of appropriate tact and discretion, as well as ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Routine tasks include responsibility for team workflow, supervision of select staff, and daily review and negotiation of complex contracts; multiple conferrals with constituents, researchers and sponsors; and variety of written and electronic correspondence. Position provides other assistance, including coverage for team, training, special liaison tasks, informational presentations, and oversight of legal intern, as delegated.

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), a central office reporting to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research, is charged with assisting faculty, staff, and students in their efforts to promote and secure sponsored research funding.

The OSP reviews, negotiates, endorses, and provides administrative oversight related to proposals and awards in accordance with all applicable laws, policies and regulations. The Vice Chancellor for Sponsored Programs and Research Operations serves as the designated University Officer empowered for all sponsored research activities.