Contracts Associate II, Research Contracts Team

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Contracts Associate II, Research Contracts Team

An opportunity is available for a Contracts Associate II to join a Research Contracting team, providing support and advice to scientific and research leaders and contributing to the overall mission of advancing cancer research through legal expertise in research contracts.

Role Overview

• Contract Management: Independently manage contracts from creation to execution.
• Agreement Review: Review, negotiate, finalize, and amend agreement terms and conditions to align with institutional policies with minimal direction from legal counsel.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Communicate and provide updates to internal stakeholders as requested.
• System Maintenance: Maintain and update relevant contract systems and databases.
• Support Development: Assist in the development and implementation of contract guidance documents, workflows, policies, and tools for tracking and managing agreements.
• Special Projects: Assist with special projects and other job-related activities as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor with 0-2 years of experience preferred; will consider candidates with 2-4 years of relevant experience without JD.
• Experience: Experience in reviewing and negotiating research contracts (e.g., Materials Transfer Agreements, Data Transfer Agreements, Amendments, and other academic research-related agreements), preferably in an academic or non-profit institution.
• Interest: Demonstrated interest in science, research, and/or healthcare.

Core Skills

• Writing & Drafting: Excellent writing and drafting skills with a sharp attention to detail.
• Communication: Ability to develop, facilitate, and orchestrate effective communication with all team members, including research staff, administrators, and institutional leaders.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high volumes of contract requests and deadlines.
• Improvement-Oriented: Enthusiastic about continuous improvement and optimizing workflow efficiency.