Agreement Associate

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

3d•$63,648 - $92,570•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the negotiation, administration, and maintenance of research contracts, subcontracts, and research awards by collaborating with internal/external stakeholders to ensure contractual compliance, accuracy, and alignment with business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's and Juris Doctor Degrees required; however, research contracting experience may be accepted in lieu of a Juris Doctor Degree
At least 2-3 years of contract administration/negotiation experience is required
Analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to interpret and analyze contract terms.
Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to review and interpret complex contract language and identify potential risks and issues.
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, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
High level of integrity and ethical behavior in handling sensitive contractual and financial information.

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned portfolio of research departments and serve as the primary resource for all contract needs within the portfolio.
Negotiate the terms and conditions of incoming research contracts, subcontracts, and research service agreements from federal and state agencies, foundations, and not-for-profit entities.
Draft and negotiate the terms and conditions of outgoing subcontracts and clinical site agreements issued under research awards received from federal and state agencies, foundations, and not-for-profit entities.
Prepare subsequent amendments and modifications outgoing subcontracts and review amendments to incoming agreements.
Review contract terms and conditions at proposal submission time as needed.
Identify any problematic language that may require negotiation and/or input from other partner offices such as Innovation, Clinical Trials Office, Office of General Counsel, and other Partners entities as needed.
Support staff with ongoing administration of contract requirements; interpret and explain terms and conditions to internal staff, hospital departments, and sponsor representatives.
Assist with the training of team members such as the Contract Administrator(s) and Grant Administrator(s), as applicable.