Clinical Contracts Specialist ( part time)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Clinical Contracts Specialist ( part time)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services
Department	Institute for Translational Medicine and Science
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Clinical Contracts Specialist (part time) for the Institute for Translational Medicine and Science. This position will work as an integral member of the CTO (Clinical Trials Office) office at Rutgers University (RU) and in that role will play a vital role in support of research under the auspices of Rutgers University RBHS. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Serves as a liaison with the Rutgers University Research Schools, including Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), and New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), to ensure clinical trial and other agreements are processed timely after comprehensive negotiations with external stakeholders, to include for-profit pharmaceutical companies, and other for-profit, non-profit, and government agencies interested in conducting clinical trials/studies with RU.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	00.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	00.000
Annual Maximum Salary	00.000
Standard Hours	35.00
Union Description	Short-Term Assignments
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month
Position Pension Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, healthcare, business administration, intellectual property, finance, accounting, or research-related field. Two years of relevant experience in program coordination and administrative function.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative style necessary for interaction across departments. Motivated, organized, and able to function independently. Advanced written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated proficiency for current spelling, grammar, tone, and syntax. Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, etc.), internet, and other research tools, word-processing, and databases. Ability to work under pressure, meet fixed deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications	Juris Doctorate or paralegal certification. 1-2 years of experience in grant and/or clinical trial agreement administration and management in a research or medical setting. Experience in reviewing, writing, editing, and negotiating contracts. Certification by a professional research organization such as Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), Society of Research Administrators (SRA), Research Administrator’s Certification Council (RACC), or Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA). Certification by a paralegal professional organization such as The National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA), The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), or The Association for Legal Professionals (NALS). Knowledge of related federal and state regulations, e.g., Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department Health and Human Services (DHHS), Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as they relation to research administration Proficient understanding of clinical trial agreements and other grant and contract funding mechanisms, including related policies and procedures, and contract management. Proficient understanding of research related clinical trial and other related contract terms (e.g., human subjects, animal, confidentiality, biohazard, export control, intellectual property, etc.). Proficient understanding of research compliance requirements (e.g., human subjects, animal, biohazard, export control, intellectual property, etc.).
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Standing, sitting, walking, talking, or hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs. Office environment. Moderate Noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0014
Posting Open Date	01/04/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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