Mass General Brigham, through The McLean Hospital Corporation, is looking for a Contract Specialist to join our Agreements and Contracting Office. As an active member of the team, you will serve as a key point of contact for Principal Investigators and Department Administrators, proactively addressing research grant administration demands by managing a high volume of agreements with exceptional customer service.
What You'll Do
- Manage a large volume of agreements including outgoing subawards, confidentiality agreements, incoming foundation awards, industry awards, clinical trial agreements, clinical research support agreements, amendments, and data use agreements.
- Process standard agreements that do not require institutional signature; draft outgoing subawards and clinical site agreements flowing down terms and conditions from a sponsor.
- Perform review and negotiation of terms and conditions for templated incoming subawards, confidentiality agreements, data use agreements, industry agreements, clinical trial agreements, clinical research support agreements, amendments, and foundation awards.
- With guidance, draft outgoing subawards and clinical site agreements; initiate and follow through on financial and conflict of interest policy vetting of international collaborators; communicate institutional policy and documentation requirements.
- Interface with sponsors, principal investigators, and their support staff; maintain regular outreach to sponsors and collaborators to ensure timely review and execution of agreements.
- Establish and maintain electronic records pertaining to contract actions and statuses in compliance with institutional and sponsor policies.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of an electronic library of contracts through Insight, inputting statuses and supporting documentation.
- Maintain active communication with investigators, department administrators, sponsors, and agency officials throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Support and assist with the processing of large-scale projects with multiple outgoing agreements and multi-center clinical site agreements.
- Identify problematic language requiring negotiation and/or input from other MGB offices; assist in the resolution of problems related to agreements.
What We're Looking For
- At least 3-5 years of experience in contracting, research administration, legal assisting/paralegal, or clinical research coordinator role.
- Ability to thrive in a busy, high-volume, fast-paced and deadline driven team environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and perform tasks with accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organization and communication skills with a focus in customer service.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor's Degree.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Insight
Team & Environment
Works directly with a team of Agreement Associates and other Contracts Specialists. You'll join high-performing teams that drive groundbreaking medical discoveries within a not-for-profit organization supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service.
Work Mode
This is a remote position.
Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
