Senior Consultant - Research Contract Negotiations

Job Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate research-related agreements, including, but not limited to federal grants and contracts, non-profit supported research agreements, clinical trial agreements, subawards, data use agreements, confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, and corporate sponsored research agreements.
• Ensure contract terms comply with institution policies, federal and state regulations, and funding agency requirements.
• Identify and mitigate legal, financial, compliance, and intellectual property risks.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and departmental administrators to understand project needs and explain contractual requirements.
• Adhere to established service levels, including updating the system of record.

Required Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in research contract negotiation.
• Working knowledge of research compliance issues (human subjects, export controls, HIPAA, FCOI, data security, etc.).
• Strong negotiation, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• JD, Master’s degree, or Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential.
• Experience negotiating research agreements in a university, academic medical center, or research institute setting.
• Familiarity with federal funding regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance, FAR, DFARS).
• Knowledge of intellectual property and technology transfer considerations.

Pay

The individual base salary for this position is unique to each candidate and will be commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.