Contract Analyst, Business

Contract Analyst

Position Number: 8150468

Work Modality:
Fully In-Person

Position Type:
Full-Time, Exempt

Location:

Maywood Health Sciences Campus, Research Program (06120A)

Department:
Office of Research Services

Job Summary:

Negotiates and finalizes terms and conditions of industry and government‑funded clinical trial, research service, data use, non‑disclosure, material transfer, and other related agreements, in a timely manner, designed to protect Loyola University of Chicago and the Principal Investigator, with focus on patient and medical staff safety, intellectual property rights, liability, publication, confidentiality, warranty, and infringement.

• Reviews, interprets, analyzes, drafts and negotiates federal and industry research, clinical trial and related agreements within LUC and LUMC established legal, financial and risk management guidelines and templates.
• Effectively and efficiently redlines all agreements, including clinical trial agreements, master agreements, research service agreements, data use agreements, non‑disclosure agreements and material transfer agreements.
• Fosters and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with corporate biomedical and healthcare sponsors; providing high quality and timely service to Principal Investigators while maintaining a balance between LUC, LUMC and industry interests for the public good.
• Negotiates any extensions of existing contracts or agreements.
• Performs other duties as required.

Bachelor degree required.

At least 2 years of clinical trial agreement review and negotiation experience, with at least 2 years in an academic setting preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Contract management, paralegal, or other comparable experience.
• A skilled negotiator with a track record of success.
• Working knowledge of relevant laws, intellectual property, indemnity and other university‑industry clinical trial provisions; required biotech and pharmaceutical laws and regulations including FDA, GCP, HIPAA and ICH.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to write clearly and informatively.
• Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness.
• Ability to develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Accomplished at developing and maintaining business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a high‑pressure, time‑sensitive environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Maximum: $64,500 per annum;
Minimum: $54,000 per annum.

Open Date: 06/18/2026

Close Date: 06/18/2026

Loyola University Chicago is an equal‑opportunity employer and follows non‑discrimination laws. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy for details.