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Job Title Contract Analyst

Position Number 8150468

Work Modality Fully In-Person

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES

Location Code RESEARCH PROGRAM (06120A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Job Summary:

Negotiates and finalizes (in collaboration with Loyola University Medical Center (“LUMC”) the 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 (“LUC”) and the Principal Investigator (“PI”), with focus on the following major areas: a) patient and medical staff safety; b) intellectual property (IP) rights and ownership; c) liability (damages, injury and indemnification) and insurance; d) publication; e) confidentiality; f) warranty; g) infringement, at a minimum.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• 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 but not limited to, 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 Principle Investigators (PI), 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.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

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

Qualifications

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

Contract management, paralegal, or other comparable experience preferred.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications for the position, the following are preferred qualifications for the candidate:

• 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.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

N/A

Computer Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

No

Physical Demands

None

Working Conditions

None

Open Date 06/18/2026

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $64,500/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $54,000/ann

Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.