Contracts Specialist managing the end-to-end process of negotiating & executing complex clinical trial research agreements Full time, fixed term contract until April 2026 Base Annual Salary $121,508 - $137,032 17% superannuation About the opportunity As a Contracts Specialist (Clinical Trials ) you will negotiate and execute non-standard contracts relating to clinical trial activities, and supervise and support a team of Contracts Officers, assisting them with complex issues and escalations. Utilising your strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, you will collaborate closely with researchers across the University and make a meaningful contribution to research excellence across the University. Your key responsibilities will be to: report into the Clinical Trials Contracts Manager manage the end-to-end process of drafting, negotiating and executing complex clinical trial contracts, generally using standard University templates act as an escalation point for the Clinical Trials Contracts Officers on complex issues consult with the Office of General Counsel regarding legal issues relating to non-standard contractual arrangements liaise with researchers to obtain relevant information to determine appropriate contracts, providing them with high-level strategic guidance on the establishment of clinical trial contracting arrangements apply legal advice to non-standard contracts to mitigate risk and comply with relevant legislation while facilitating the University’s research objectives evaluate and review team processes, leading continuous improvement initiatives. About you experience in reviewing and executing legal contracts is essential a clinical trials background and an interest in science, medical and/or health research is desirable an understanding of clinical trial regulations and experience negotiating research contracts within a complex organisation strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment with strict deadlines exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and guide researchers on complex contractual matters Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion . How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rachel Strong Recruitment Operations by email at rachel.strong@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 01 June 2025 11:59 PM
