Department
BSD OCR – CTFG - Group B
About the Department
Job Summary
The Clinical Trials/Contracts Manager will facilitate the development and initiation of clinical trials within the Biological Sciences Division Clinical Trial Financial Group.
This position will have primary accountability to the Director of the Clinical Trial Financial Group within the OCR. This role is critical in providing leadership to the BSD clinical research enterprise and driving excellence and process improvement initiatives across clinical departments.
Responsibilities
Build and negotiate clinical trial budgets and contract terms, on behalf of faculty and the Division, with industry, federal, and private funding agencies.
Advise Division faculty and staff on matters related to clinical trial budgets and contracts in a clear and professional manner.
Read and interpret clinical trial study documents including Protocol, Budget, Contract Informed Consent, and Laboratory Manual.
Facilitate timely execution of agreements.
Successfully interact with other departments, core facilities, and administrative offices to ensure efficient operation at all levels.
Establishes professional relationships with pharmaceutical, CRO, and non-profit counterparts to facilitate amicable and timely negotiations.
Ensures document harmonization and compliance and facilitates timely execution of agreements.
Contribute to data analysis, using established and novel metrics, to advance Unit and Division efficiency and profitability.
Monitors processing of Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and approval of clinical trial protocol amendments.
Manages multiple concurrent projects, paying special attention to competing deadlines, complexity, and priority.
Reviews all applications against University guidelines, in addition to drafting progress reports, non-competing applications, amendments, and budgeting.
Responsible for all data entry and preparation of grant reports and tend analysis.
Handles straightforward post-award activities including account creations, regulatory and compliance monitoring, salary allocations, effort reporting, grant projections, cost allocations, cost center charges, equipment inventory, invoice preparation, grant closing process, and account closing.
Seeks new avenues for funding and grant opportunities and ensures that notices of relevant opportunities are brought to faculty attention. Works with sponsors to draft proposal budgets in accordance with University needs, with a moderate level of guidance and direction.
Prepares summaries of grants and effort allocations for Principal Investigators, meets with them and responds to their questions.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
2 years administrative experience in student affairs administration.
Preferred Competencies
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to multi-task on frequent and constantly changing demands.
Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, graduate students and various administrative offices at all levels in the University.
Excellent organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to resolves problems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Working Conditions
Office Environment.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
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Skills Required
- College or university degree in a related field
- 2-5 years of relevant work experience in research administration or related discipline
- 2 years administrative experience in student affairs
- Demonstrated flexibility and ability to multi-task
- Effective communication with faculty, students, and administrative offices
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Problem resolution skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Do
The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to rigorous inquiry and intellectual freedom draws pathbreaking scholars to our global campuses, where field-defining ideas are born that challenge and change the world. The University of Chicago has its main campus on Chicago's South Side and seven international campuses and centers throughout the world. Students can choose from 53 majors and 47 minors in the undergraduate College, with four divisions and seven professional schools for graduate study.
