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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.
Position Details
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Contract Analyst
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the Contract Analyst position. A business, finance, supply chain, or legal degree typically satisfies specialty occupation standards. A general studies degree may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts and a credential evaluation before applying.
Target industries with consistent LCA filing history
Procurement-heavy sectors like defense contracting, healthcare systems, and enterprise tech file LCAs for Contract Analyst roles far more consistently than small firms. Filter your search by industry and employer size to avoid companies that sponsor rarely or only under pressure.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Contract Analyst openings by employers with documented H-1B filing history for this occupation. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may not sponsor your role specifically.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
Ask specifically about H-1B petition timing at offer stage
Contract Analyst roles are often cap-subject, meaning your start date depends on October 1 activation. Confirm whether your employer files in the April lottery window and whether they'll cover premium processing to reduce the uncertainty between selection and approval.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation evidence
The O*NET occupation profile for Contract Analyst lists the education and knowledge requirements USCIS adjudicators reference. Print the profile and match your degree and job duties to its listed knowledge areas before your employer drafts the H-1B support letter.
H-1B Visa Contract Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Contract Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can document that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, finance, supply chain management, or law. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field can face RFEs. The stronger the connection between your degree field and the contract analysis work, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument.
Which employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Contract Analyst positions?
Defense contractors, hospital systems, large technology companies, and federal consulting firms file LCAs for Contract Analyst roles most consistently. These employers maintain dedicated procurement and legal operations teams where the role is clearly defined and degree requirements are enforced. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this title on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my H-1B status if my contract analyst role shifts to a different contract or client?
If your employer changes your job duties materially, your location, or your wage level, they may need to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS. For consulting or staffing firms where you work at client sites, each placement should be evaluated against the original LCA. An amended petition is required when the change is significant enough to constitute a new position.
Can a staffing agency or contract employer sponsor my H-1B as a Contract Analyst?
Yes, but USCIS scrutinizes third-party placement arrangements carefully. The sponsoring employer must be the legal employer of record, control your work, and establish that the specialty occupation requirement applies at the worksite. Staffing firms that place Contract Analysts at end-client sites have successfully filed H-1B petitions, but the petition must include a detailed itinerary and client agreements if requested.
How does the DOL prevailing wage apply to Contract Analyst H-1B petitions?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer submits an LCA to the DOL certifying your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for Contract Analysts in your work location. Wage levels range from Level I through Level IV based on experience and complexity. You can look up the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offer aligns with the certified level before the petition is filed.