Sr Research Contract Specialist- US-REMOTE

Overview

This is a fully remote role.

The organization operates in the education consulting industry, partnering with higher education institutions and academic medical centers. It helps clients develop strategies and implement solutions to support growth, enhance performance, and sustain leadership—enabling transformative change to improve innovation, funding sustainability, and student outcomes.

This role, SR RESEARCH CONTRACT SPECIALIST, involves negotiating and preparing a variety of clinical research study contracts. The position supports effective management of research agreements to facilitate organizational effectiveness and compliance, directly impacting clinical research initiatives and alignment of resources for long-term sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and prepare clinical research study contracts, including:
  • Confidentiality Agreements
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements
  • Clinical Trial Agreements
  • Nonconforming Subcontracts
  • Master Service Agreements
  • Material Transfer Agreements
  • Data Transfer Agreements

Requirements

• U.S. work authorization required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in research administration or legal-related contract experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced contract management skills, particularly with Clinical Trial Agreements.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Analytical skills for contract analysis.
• Relationship management experience.
• Process improvement and resilience in changing environments.
• Knowledge of compliance and federal regulations related to clinical research.
• Administrative experience in research settings.
• Leadership and training capabilities.
• Project management and efficiency.
• Experience applying industry best practices and innovation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary range: $95,000 - $130,000.
• Estimated total compensation (including annual incentive): $106,400 - $153,400.
• Eligibility to participate in organization benefit plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.