Temple University - Philadelphia, PA
posted 25 days ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Philadelphia, PA
Educational Services
About the position
The Senior Budget/Contract Specialist at Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine will be responsible for pre-award negotiations of industry contracts and budgets, ensuring timely completion of clinical research studies. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including Principal Investigators and industry sponsors, and requires strong organizational and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Review, negotiate and execute industry confidential disclosure agreements/non-disclosure agreements.
- Review, negotiate and execute industry budgets and contracts, amendments, and other legal documents required for research studies.
- Communicate with all appropriate parties regarding the status of study budgets and contracts.
- Record dates as documents progress up to obtaining signatures.
- Build clinical trial calendars within the Clinical Trial Management System, OnCore.
- Meet timelines for completion of study documents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in sponsored research or related field.
- Demonstrated computer skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office software programs, including MS Word and advanced MS Excel functions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Nice-to-haves
- Budgeting and contracting experience within a higher education or hospital setting.
- Experience building clinical trial calendars and budgets in a Clinical Trial Management System, OnCore.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote)
- Equal opportunity employment policies
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
