Agreement Associate II

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Agreement Associate II works primarily in two program areas within the Office for Interactions with Industry (OII): reviewing individual and institutional interests connected to Mass General Brigham (MGB) research activities, and negotiating industry educational grants that support MGB educational programs, including fellowships and other programs. The role helps facilitate constructive collaboration with industry while mitigating risks to MGB’s patient care, education, and research missions. The position reports to the Manager of Educational Grants in OII.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Three to five years of experience in contract administration, contract review, or adjacent work.
Strong analytical skills to apply legal, regulatory, and policy requirements to diverse research and business scenarios and summarize findings effectively in writing and orally.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to review and interpret complex contract language and identify potential risks or discrepancies.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, understand nuances, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
High integrity and ethical behavior when handling sensitive contractual and financial information.
Proficiency with MS Office applications and ability to learn new software applications.

Nice To Haves

Legal background or J.D. strongly preferred.
A degree or work experience in a scientific field is a plus.
Experience working with physicians and administrators in large, complex not-for-profit institutions preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with MGB education Program Directors and industry representatives to ensure educational grants comply with internal and external policies and legal requirements.
Collect and review required grant documentation; ensure appropriate workflow systems are in place; track and document activity; confirm courses have been reviewed and approved; review policy matters with the MGB faculty Education Review Board; and coordinate as appropriate with hospital development offices, Research Management, and other institutional offices.
Review institutional and personal financial interests of MGB researchers engaged in government- or privately funded research, determine whether conflicts of interest exist under applicable policies and regulations, and implement and monitor conflict management plans when necessary.
Communicate with MGB researchers about case-related matters and triage questions appropriately.
Facilitate constructive interactions with industry by helping researchers and institutional officials understand how personal financial interests affect MGB research and other institutional responsibilities.
Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of policies and regulations governing the two program areas.
Assist with training other team members as applicable.
Draft educational materials and communications about MGB policies and procedures for consulting, outside activities, and industry gifts, and educate hospital departments on policy requirements.
Perform other tasks related to interactions with industry as determined by the Director or Manager of Educational Grants of OII.