Job Title

Clinical Trial Contract Negotiator

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Sponsored Research Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

,

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

Sponsored Research Services (SRS) provides research administration services to The Texas A&M University System. We further the research goals of the university by delivering efficient and superior service to members of the Texas A&M System research community. Through our services, SRS teams work with several stakeholders to ensure the success of research projects. To learn more, visit https://vpr.tamu.edu/division-units/sponsored-research-services.

  

What We Want

Contract Negotiators at SRS negotiate agreements and assist with post-award contract administration. This includes but isn’t limited to writing and reviewing agreements, negotiating with sponsors/subcontractors, reviewing terms and conditions of funding agreements from federal, state, foreign, non-profit and industry sponsors and unfunded agreements such as non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, collaboration agreements, and data use/data transfer agreements, collaborating with a variety of stakeholders regarding documentation approval and review, and ensuring compliance with The Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) policies, Federal and State laws and regulations, and sponsor guidelines.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

SRS offices are located in College, Station, Texas. On-site, hybrid, and remote possibilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in contract drafting, negotiation, clinical research administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD), MBA, MPH or other advanced degree.

• Professional certification such as Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Contract Manager (CCM)

• Experience in an academic medical center, research university, hospital system, or clinical research organization.

• Familiarity with industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials.

• Experience with clinical trial budgeting, invoicing, and financial management.

• Experience working closely with legal counsel and compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject‑matter expert, advising faculty, investigators, and research teams on contract terms, obligations, and risk implications.

• Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and executes a wide range of clinical research agreements, including CTAs, IIAs, CDAs, DUAs, MTAs, subsite agreements, and amendments.

• Leads contract negotiations with pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers, CROs, foundations, and other sponsors.

• Ensures compliance with institutional policies, federal and state regulations, sponsor requirements, and risk management standards.

• Coordinates contract review and execution with internal stakeholders such as General Counsel, Risk Management, Research Compliance, and Sponsored Research offices.

• Negotiates key terms related to subject safety, indemnification, liability, insurance, confidentiality, data rights, intellectual property, publication, and payments.

• Independently manages assigned contract portfolios from initiation through execution, supporting timely study start‑up.

• Acts as the primary point of contact for sponsors, CROs, and external partners throughout the negotiation process.

• Aligns contract payment terms with approved study budgets and ensures clear documentation of payment schedules, invoicing, and closeout terms.

• Applies advanced knowledge of clinical research regulations, including FDA, NIH, OMB Uniform Guidance, HIPAA, and human subject protections.

• Maintains accurate, audit‑ready contract records and supports internal and external audits.

• Identifies, mitigates, and escalates contractual risks, and contributes to policy development and process improvement initiatives.

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.