[Hiring] Senior Research Contract Specialist @Huron

Role Description

You’ll help our clients to achieve organizational effectiveness, improve student outcomes, implement new technologies and align resources and investments to ensure long-term sustainability.

As a senior member of Huron’s Research Office team, you will:

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

Qualifications

• U.S. work authorization is required
• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in research administration, and/or legal-related experience, with contracts

Requirements

• Advanced Contract Management Skills: Demonstrated expertise in managing complex, high-stakes contracts, including Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA). Mastery in contract law, particularly in research agreements, with a systematic approach from redlining to finalizing.
• Strategic Communication and Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to strategically communicate intricate contract details and negotiation outcomes with clarity and precision. Experience in setting clear expectations and addressing potential concerns proactively.
• Analytical Skills for Contract Analysis: Deep analytical skills to dissect, interpret, and effectively manage complex contract clauses.
• Relationship Management: Strong track record of building and maintaining collaborative relationships with diverse groups, customizing approaches based on client dynamics and situational needs.
• Process Improvement and Resilience: Experience in embracing and leading change for continuous process improvement. Resilience in handling unexpected demands and sudden changes in contract negotiations and workflows.
• Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with federal regulations related to clinical research, including NIH regulations covering NIH-funded inventions. Experience in research or healthcare compliance.
• Administrative Experience in Research Settings: Experience working in an administrative or business office of a university, hospital, or research institute, particularly in roles involving complex contract management.
• Leadership and Training: Demonstrated leadership in ensuring stakeholder alignment and training activities. Ability to mentor and develop technical skills in others.
• Project Management and Efficiency: Proven capability to balance multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks efficiently. Demonstrated ability to maintain high utilization and throughput targets without compromising quality.
• Innovation and Industry Best Practices: Engagement in practice development projects and staying abreast of new industry trends and contractual nuances. Contribution to aligning the organization’s point of view with industry best practices.

Benefits

• The estimated base salary range for this job is $95,000 - $130,000.
• Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $106,400 - $153,400.
• This job is eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy.
• This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs.