Research Contracting Manager
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Responsible for managing and overseeing the contractual agreements within the Research organization by ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, mitigating risks, and facilitating smooth financial operations. Develops training materials for junior staff, implements training/on-boarding initiatives and functions as a go to for day-to-day inquiries.
Essential Functions:
- Manages and oversees research contracting on behalf of Mass General Brigham and its member institutions; ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; mitigating risks; and facilitating financial operations.
- Provides training and support for junior staff, implements training/on-boarding initiatives, and serves as a resource on research contracting matters for Research Management colleagues and Mass General Brigham's research community.
- Drafts and negotiates the terms and conditions of research agreements, including, but not limited to, clinical trial agreements, research service, confidentiality, material transfer, and data use agreements.
- Acts as a designated institutional business official for Research Management holding full signing authority on behalf of Mass General Brigham and its member institutions.
- Develops and implements contracts-related training for departmental and central research staff, as needed.
- Provides support, coordination and management of contracting for large-scale research collaborations, complex and unusual agreements, and complex research projects, as assigned.
- Manages a high volume of research agreements, including agreements of high complexity, for assigned departments.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's and Juris Doctor Degrees required; however, research contracting experience may be accepted in lieu of a Juris Doctor Degree
Experience
- At least 3-5 years of contract administration/negotiation experience is required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 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 and issues.
- 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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Working Conditions
- This is a remote role that can be done from most US states
- This is a Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM ET schedule
Remote Type
Remote
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$99,465.60 - $141,804.00/Annual
Grade
8
Research Contracting Manager
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Responsible for managing and overseeing the contractual agreements within the Research organization by ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, mitigating risks, and facilitating smooth financial operations. Develops training materials for junior staff, implements training/on-boarding initiatives and functions as a go to for day-to-day inquiries.
Essential Functions:
- Manages and oversees research contracting on behalf of Mass General Brigham and its member institutions; ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; mitigating risks; and facilitating financial operations.
- Provides training and support for junior staff, implements training/on-boarding initiatives, and serves as a resource on research contracting matters for Research Management colleagues and Mass General Brigham's research community.
- Drafts and negotiates the terms and conditions of research agreements, including, but not limited to, clinical trial agreements, research service, confidentiality, material transfer, and data use agreements.
- Acts as a designated institutional business official for Research Management holding full signing authority on behalf of Mass General Brigham and its member institutions.
- Develops and implements contracts-related training for departmental and central research staff, as needed.
- Provides support, coordination and management of contracting for large-scale research collaborations, complex and unusual agreements, and complex research projects, as assigned.
- Manages a high volume of research agreements, including agreements of high complexity, for assigned departments.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's and Juris Doctor Degrees required; however, research contracting experience may be accepted in lieu of a Juris Doctor Degree
Experience
- At least 3-5 years of contract administration/negotiation experience is required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 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 and issues.
- 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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Working Conditions
- This is a remote role that can be done from most US states
- This is a Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM ET schedule
Remote Type
Remote
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$99,465.60 - $141,804.00/Annual
Grade
8
