Senior Clinical Trial Contract Coordinator, Sponsored Programs

%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and

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for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ci%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/i%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive

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package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan data-olk-copy-source=%22MessageBody%22%3EThis specialized shared-services position is housed within UT Southwestern%27s Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) and is dedicated to supporting sponsored research contracting for Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center. Unlike general SPA contracting assignments, this role provides focused support to Cancer Center investigators and research teams, independently managing complex industry agreement negotiations, coordinating specialized institutional reviews, and maintaining continuity of contracting services for the Cancer Center%27s research portfolio. The position requires specialized knowledge, independent judgment, and accountability for timely agreement execution.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive

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package to eligible employees. Our

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are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include%5C:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http%5C://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/

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!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EBachelor%27s Degree in business, finance, healthcare administration, legal studies, research administration, or a related field.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E5 years progressively responsible experience in clinical research contracting, contract administration, sponsored programs, or a related field, including independent agreement review or negotiation.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EAdvanced degree, JD, MS in Law, paralegal education or similar credentialing preferred.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EAcademic medical center and multi-site clinical trial contracting experience preferred.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EAssesses the alignment of agreement terms with study protocols, budgets, informed consent documents, and related materials; negotiates appropriate financial protections and cost recovery; and coordinates resolution of complex or nonstandard provisions with institutional subject-matter experts.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EIndependently reviews, drafts, negotiates, and coordinates execution of clinical trial agreements, including multi-site outgoing clinical trial contracts and related agreements.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EReconciles contractual terms with interrelated study documents, including clinical trial agreements, informed consent documents (including foreign-language versions when applicable), protocols, budgets, and applicable terms and conditions.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EIdentifies, evaluates, and mitigates contractual, regulatory, operational, and financial risks; escalates nonstandard or precedent-setting provisions when appropriate.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ENegotiates pre-award financial provisions to protect institutional interests, support appropriate cost recovery, and mitigate exposure to unreimbursed costs.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssesses alignment of protocol-driven costs, study budgets, payment schedules, and contract terms with institutional financial stewardship expectations.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ENegotiates payment milestones, invoicing and reimbursement provisions, price-escalation limits, and other financial terms affecting cost recovery and financial exposure.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECollaborates internally with SPA Clinical Operations, Coverage Analysis, and study teams such as SCCC and others to evaluate financial assumptions, regulatory dependencies, billing implications, and study-level financial performance.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECoordinates ancillary review with Legal Affairs, HRPP, Technology Development, Privacy, Compliance, and other institutional offices based on agreement risks and requirements.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDevelops negotiation strategies and communicates institutional positions to sponsors, CROs, collaborating sites, and internal stakeholders.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMaintains accurate agreement records, monitors negotiation status and dependencies, and recommends improvements to streamline templates, processes, and controls.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESupports training, cross-functional initiatives, documentation requests, and institutional audits.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKnowledge, Skills and Abilities%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EKnowledge of clinical trial agreement terms, institutional contracting standards, and research regulatory requirements.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAbility to independently negotiate complex agreements, assess contractual and financial risk, and recommend appropriate resolutions.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EUnderstanding of clinical trial budgets, payment structures, cost recovery, and the relationship between protocols, consent documents, and contract terms.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EStrong analytical, written communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to manage competing priorities.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPhysical Requirements%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ETalking%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWorking Conditions%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EIndoors%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EOffice Setting%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ESalary Information%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3ESalary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E