Agreement Associate II

Overview

This role supports the negotiation, administration, and maintenance of complex research contracts, subcontracts, and research awards. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, payers, and providers to ensure contractual compliance, accuracy, and alignment with business objectives. The position also assists with training and onboarding junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of complex research departments and serve as the primary resource for all contract needs within the portfolio.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of incoming research contracts, subcontracts, and research service agreements from federal and state agencies, foundations, and not-for-profit entities.
• Draft and negotiate terms and conditions of outgoing subcontracts and clinical site agreements issued under research awards received from federal and state agencies, foundations, and not-for-profit entities.
• Review and interpret contract language to identify potential risks, compliance requirements, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and track contract performance to ensure adherence to contractual terms, performance metrics, and service level agreements.
• Support ongoing administration of contract requirements; interpret and explain terms and conditions to internal staff, hospital departments, and sponsor representatives.
• Assist with training team members such as Agreement Associate Is, Contract Administrators, and Grant Administrators, as applicable.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor (JD) degrees required; however, research contracting experience may be accepted in lieu of a Juris Doctor degree.
• Tech transfer, IP, and transaction experience highly preferred.

Experience

• At least 3–5 years of contract administration experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of contract administration.
• Analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to interpret and analyze contract terms.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to review and interpret complex contract language and identify potential risks or discrepancies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and ethical behavior in handling sensitive contractual and financial information.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $79,560.00 - $115,720.80/Annual
• Base pay is determined using a comprehensive approach that considers skills, relevant experience (if applicable), education, certifications, and other essential factors. The base pay range provided is an estimate and does not include all elements of total compensation.
• Competitive base pay plus comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs designed to support professional growth.

Location

• Remote role that can be done from most US states
• Work location: 399 Revolution Drive
• Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Work shift: Day (United States of America)
• Employee type: Regular
• Remote type: Remote

Equal Opportunity Employment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.