Grant/Contract Officer IV - College of Nursing

The Grant/Contract Officer IV reports to the Associate Director, Sponsored Program Administration, Contract Administration and is responsible for reviewing and negotiating incoming contracts for clinical trial activity, coordinating and submitting contract proposals and determining if contracts need to be reviewed by the Office of the General Counsel. Collaborate with principal investigators and research administrators to ensure compliance with Wayne State University policy and all relevant federal regulations.

Serves as the Sponsored Program Administration liaison to the Office of the General Counsel and affiliated institutions. Review, edit, and negotiate contracts for clinical trials to ensure documentation that balances the interests of the sponsors with those of Wayne State University while preserving the mutual commitments and obligations of both parties. Review contracts to determine if further review by the Office of General Counsel is required.

Function as the primary liaison with Office of General Counsel and other affiliated institutions for all clinical trial and confidentiality agreements. Verify proposals, and clinical trial budgets for completeness and general conformance with University, agency, and mandates of affiliated institutions. Track and monitor all contracts through each stage in the negotiation process, utilizing the COEUS negotiations module.

Provide data required for Researcher’s Dashboard to furnish Principal Investigators and administrator with the exact status of their contract negotiation. Ensure awards are properly recorded in Cayuse using the established parameters for clinical trials. Serve as a primary resource to the University community in regard to the multiple facets of clinical trial contracting.

Provide e-proposal and budgetary training when necessary. Present relevant topics and/or updates at quarterly Research Administrator meetings. Perform related duties as assigned.