Senior Contracts Analyst - School of Medicine, Clinical Trials Office

Location: Northern

## Senior Contracts Analyst - School of Medicine, Clinical Trials Office Apply:
Remote (100% telework):
Seattle, WA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 19, 2026 (6 days left to apply):
REQ
- ** Job Description
**** All applications must be submitted no later than 11:59pm PT on October 18, 2026.*
* ** The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Contracts Analyst to join their team.**  #
** About this Opportunity
** Reporting to the CTO Contracts Manager, the Senior Contracts Analyst (Senior Analyst) is responsible for drafting and negotiating the terms of clinical trial agreements for clinical trials and research studies across all therapeutic areas.

These robust agreements cover a variety of complex contractual terms (intellectual property, payment terms, publication rights, subject injury, insurance terms, indemnification, amendments, dispute resolution, etc.). The Senior Analyst must maintain awareness of changes in regulatory policy, government policy and University policy to ensure that contracts are drafted with awareness of up-to-date rules and regulations.  #
** Key Responsibilities**## Contract Review and Negotiation – 90%
* Review and evaluate terms and conditions for individual agreements, including complex Clinical Trial and Clinical Study Agreements, as well as Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements.
* Timely and expertly negotiate mutually acceptable terms with large pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporations as well as large academic medical centers, site networks, private pharma and tech companies, foundations, non-profit organizations using multiple negotiation strategies and techniques.
* Ensure that the negotiated terms are consistent with Federal and State law, University policy, processes, and systems, as well as originating sponsor or funder requirements.
* Collaborate with physician investigators and departmental administrators and other representatives during negotiations.
* Maintain target turnaround goals and transparency with study teams during contractual negotiations.
* Consult with OSP colleagues to ensure consistent handling of agreements and use of contracts terms.
* Maintain current and accurate agreement files of record.
* Other duties as assigned.  ## Regulatory and Government Policy – 10%
* Stay abreast of the changing regulatory landscape.
* Maintain awareness of changes in UW, UW Medicine and funder policies and practices.
* Evaluate and make recommendations for adjustments to policies and processes needed because of changes in regulations or overall funder policies and practices.  #
** Required Qualifications
** To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.  #
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree in science, healthcare, research, business administration or related field.
* Four or more years of experience in grant and/or contract administration.
* Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.  
** Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.**  #
** Additional Qualifications
*** Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a heavy work portfolio with competing priorities.
* Strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Demonstrated ability to work closely and collaboratively, using strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
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