Contracts Associate OCCRC (Remote)

Contracts And Agreements Negotiator

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This role is responsible for the negotiation and preparation of contracts and agreements on behalf of the Office of Collaborative and Corporate Research Contracts. This role also will maintain agreement databases, ensure compliance with regulations, help resolve contractual issues within agreements, and assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

This position will prepare, according to policies and procedures, the timely execution of : Confidentiality Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Data Transfer Agreements, Research Collaboration Agreements, Sponsored Research Agreements, Consortium Agreements, In-License Agreements, and other agreements. This position will :

(1) participate in the drafting, preparation, and negotiation of Inter Institutional and other agreements;

(2) maintain the departmental agreement data base;

(3) ensure compliance with governmental and industry regulations;

(4) collaborate with contract management and institutional liaisons to resolve contractual issues within agreements;

(5) assist with development and implementation of institutional policies and procedures related to research projects requiring written contracts negotiated.

This position will also :

(1) Collaborate with team members, individual investigators and personnel within the Hospital in the preparation and submission of agreements;

(2) Collaborate with management, internal Hospital / department personnel, and legal staff to ensure agreements internal compliance, and consistency between informed consent documents and agreements;

(3) Identify any problematic language that may require negotiation and / or input from other CHOP offices (such as Offices of Technology Transfer, Risk Management, and General Counsel); and appropriately escalate stalled contract negotiations;

(4) Maintain active communication with all stakeholders including investigators, research personnel, management, and external collaborators;

(5) Function as departmental liaison with internal Hospital staff and external corporate research sponsors;

(6) Participate in process improvement initiatives to provide internal customer service;

(7) Generate reports to measure / manage workflow efficiently and effectively;

(8) Provide documentation and reports to accounting, research and other departments for post award management and as requested;

(9) Develop and conduct contract orientations, workshops, and presentations;

(10) Enhance knowledge of agreements' academic standards, research best practices, and negotiations policies through ongoing personal development.

Education Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree - Required

Doctorate Law or Jurisprudence - Preferred

Bachelor's Degree Paralegal Studies - Preferred

Associate's Degree Paralegal Studies - Preferred

Experience Qualifications :

Previous experience drafting, negotiating and preparing contracts - Required

At least three (3) years of contracting experience - Preferred

Previous paralegal training experience - Preferred

Previous clinical research or healthcare related experience - Preferred

Skills and Abilities :

Advanced proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Advanced proficiency with databases and information management systems

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent time management skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

SALARY RANGE : $74,250.00 - $94,660.00 Annually

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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or protected veteran status.