Agreement Associate II

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

1d•$79,560 - $115,721•Hybrid

About The Position

The Agreement Associate II works primarily across two program areas in Mass General Brigham’s Office for Interactions with Industry (OII): reviewing individual and institutional financial interests connected with MGB research activities, and negotiating industry educational grants that support MGB educational programs, including fellowships. The role supports constructive collaborations with industry while helping protect MGB’s missions of patient care, education, and biomedical research from potential bias. The position reports to the Manager of Educational Grants in OII. The Associate works with MGB education program directors and industry representatives to ensure grants comply with internal and external policies and legal requirements. The role also reviews financial interests associated with government- or privately funded research, determines whether conflicts exist under applicable policies and regulations, and implements and monitors management plans when needed. Additional work includes communicating with researchers, guiding them on the institutional implications of personal financial interests, maintaining knowledge of relevant policies and regulations, assisting with team training, and preparing educational materials and communications about policies and procedures for consulting, outside activities, and industry gifts. The position is hybrid, with 40 scheduled hours per week on the day shift.

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 across diverse research and business scenarios and summarize findings orally and in writing.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to review and interpret complex contract language and identify potential risks or discrepancies.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate 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.
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 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; and 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 involved in government- or privately funded research projects.
Determine whether financial interests create conflicts with research projects under applicable policies and regulations, and implement and monitor conflict management plans when necessary.
Communicate with MGB researchers about case-related matters and route questions appropriately.
Facilitate constructive interactions with industry by helping researchers and institutional officials understand how personal financial interests may affect research and other institutional responsibilities.
Acquire and maintain in-depth knowledge of the 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 assigned by the Director or Manager of Educational Grants of OII.