Company name
Columbia University
Experience
4-6 yrs required
Location
Morningside Heights, NY, United States
Employment Type
Full-Time
Industry
Legal
Posted on
Feb 06, 2020
Profile
Officer-Contract Negotiations
The Candidate will be responsible to draft, review and negotiate agreements for sponsored research funding such as awards from federal and state agencies, foundations, industry partners, and other academic institutions, as well as collaboration agreements with external research partners. Draft, review and negotiate unfunded sponsored research agreements, including confidentiality agreements, amendments, data use agreements, materials transfer agreements, and other related documents. Collaborate with SPA Projects Officers and department administrators and personnel as appropriate to ensure contract negotiations proceed in accordance with institutional needs. Ensure timely review and negotiation of research related agreements. Track and disseminate contract negotiation status updates to staff and internal partners. Liaise with internal partners in research such as Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA); Clinical Trials Office (CTO), Columbia Technology Ventures (CTV), Office of General Counsel (OGC), Sponsored Projects Finance (SPF); the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the Office of Research Compliance and Training (ORCT). Assist with implementation of policies and procedures designed to assure that contract negotiations are addressed in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations (such as those promulgated by the Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, Centers of Disease Prevention, and others). Prepare agreements for execution and archiving following institutional policies and procedures. Serve as a resource for researchers, faculty and departmental administrators with respect to sponsored research agreements. Escalate negotiation issues to Manager of Contract Negotiations and/or Director of Sponsored Projects Administration to seek resolution. Review and provide input on proposal submission documents, including certs and reps. Maintain an up-to-date awareness of policy changes relevant to research administration. Assist Senior Project Officers and other departmental staff in identifying and problem-solving contract inquires and matters. Perform other pre- and post-award duties as directed.
Company info
Columbia University
2960 Broadway
New York
New York
United States 10027
Website : http://www.columbia.edu