UCLA Health

Assistant Director, Clinical Trials Contracts

UCLA Health$128K — $298K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in clinical trial contracts management or equivalent
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance in clinical research
  • Proven leadership skills with experience managing a team
  • Excellent negotiation and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Clinical Trials Contracts & Strategic Relations unit
  • Oversee negotiation and execution of complex clinical trial agreements
  • Ensure compliance and efficiency in pre-award contracting operations
  • Mentor and supervise a team of contract professionals
  • Implement process improvements and developing policies
  • Collaborate with faculty, sponsors, and research administration to facilitate study start-ups
  • Contribute to strategic planning for UCLA's clinical research enterprise

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence clinical research operations at a leading institution
  • Engagement with a diverse range of faculty and industry sponsors
  • Professional development through mentorship and leadership opportunities
  • Participation in strategic planning initiatives
  • Contribution to advancing UCLA's clinical research excellence
Full Job Description
The UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is seeking an Assistant Director, Clinical Trials Contracts to provide strategic leadership for the Clinical Trials Contracts & Strategic Relations unit within the Office of Clinical Research. Reporting to the Director, this role oversees the negotiation, execution, and administration of complex industry-sponsored clinical trial agreements while ensuring efficient, compliant, and high-quality pre-award contracting operations. The Assistant Director supervises and mentors a team of contract professionals, manages daily operations and workflow, and partners with faculty, sponsors, and research administration stakeholders to support timely study start-up. This position also plays a key role in advancing operational excellence through process improvement initiatives, policy and procedure development, performance metrics, and strategic planning in support of UCLA's clinical research enterprise. Annual range: $128,500.00-$298,100.00

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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