Contract Specialist – Neurology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a bridge between University stakeholders and corporate entities, foundations, non-profit organizations, and government bodies.

• Prepare and negotiate agreements for industry-sponsored clinical trials and other research contracts.

• Oversee a substantial contract portfolio from the negotiation phase to contract completion.

• Examine and negotiate agreements related to clinical research, laboratory work, data usage, confidentiality, collaborations, foundations, federal initiatives, sponsored research, services, and subawards.

• Create, assess, and negotiate budgets for clinical trials.

• Provide guidance to faculty and staff regarding contractual relationships and negotiation matters.

• Review terms related to intellectual property, publications, communication, finances, and indemnification.

• Identify potential risks, unusual situations, and alternative contractual wording.

• Offer support to principal investigators, departmental staff, school officials, and central administrators.

• Manage the OnCore calendar intake, development, and setup for clinical trial invoicing and research billing compliance.

• Keep track of regulatory, policy, and judicial changes that impact contract negotiations.

• Maintain electronic records of contracts and ensure data integrity within the contract tracking system.

• Deliver strategic data and reports to senior leadership.

• Execute additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required.

• No specific certification or professional license is necessary.

• No specific prior work experience is mandated.

• Preferred relevant experience of 5 years.

• Desired experience in research administration or contract negotiation for at least 2 years.

• Proficiency in contract negotiations.

• Experience in drafting agreements.

• Familiarity with research administration.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Sound judgment abilities.

• Capability to work autonomously.

• Skill in managing workload priorities.

• A driver's license is not a requirement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation.

• 10 recognized holidays.

• Sick leave.

• Competitive health insurance options with priority appointments and reduced copays/coinsurance.

• Complimentary Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• Defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with contributions from both the employee and the university starting at 7%.

• Wellness challenges.

• Annual health screenings.

• Access to mental health resources.

• Mindfulness programs and courses.

• Employee assistance program (EAP).

• Financial resources.

• Access to dietitians.

• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child.

• Family care resources.

• Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including up to 100% of dependent undergraduate college tuition at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.