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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Agreement & Contract Negotiator
Job Summary:
The School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), is a major academic unit of the University of Wisconsin - Madison, a preeminent center for discovery, learning and engagement. SMPH accounts for over one-third of the research portfolio of the university, which exceeds $1.4b in annual sponsored program awards. The school is closely affiliated with the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority ("UWHCA"), an academic health system with annual revenues in excess of $5.4b.
The SMPH contracts team, housed within the SMPH Fiscal Affairs division, supports contracting for various SMPH activities including federal and non- federal sponsored research, corporate agreements, fee-for-service agreements, data use agreements, nondisclosure agreements, industry consulting agreements, purchasing agreements, and university-related entrepreneurial agreements. The individual in this position will negotiate agreements with third parties, and work closely with SMPH stakeholders to ensure institutional contracting goals are met.
This position requires a commitment to building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. The individual in this position will regularly communicate with those stakeholders to ensure complete understanding of risk and compliance issues. This position works with multiple units of the university and health system including the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, the Office of Legal Affairs, the Office of Cybersecurity, and Purchasing Services.
This individual may work with the contracts team to develop technological solutions for contract processing and management, and may be involved in policy development.
The SMPH Contract Specialist reports to the SMPH Director or Contracts.
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Assists with process improvement and data monitoring related to SMPH contracting
Modifying and drafting contracts, agreements, and MOU’s for unique circumstances
Reviews, interprets, and negotiates contracts and agreements according to established policies and procedures
Serves as a liaison to legal professionals and internal and external stakeholders in negotiating terms and conditions such as ownership of intellectual property, research compliance, fiscal reporting requirements, and payment schedules as needed
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Administration - Fiscal Affairs
The Office of Fiscal Affairs provides fiscal and administrative support to more than 50 departments, centers, institutes and administrative units within the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. The office also provides assistance for a variety of funding types, including school funding, grants, gifts and recharge funds.
The SMPH contracts team, housed within the Office of Fiscal Affairs, supports contracting for various SMPH activities including federal and non- federal sponsored research, corporate agreements, fee-for-service agreements, data use agreements, nondisclosure agreements, industry consulting agreements, purchasing agreements, and university-related entrepreneurial agreements.
Compensation:
The expected salary range for this position is $63,126 up to $85,467 for highly experienced candidates and actual pay within…