Contracts Assistant (Hybrid) - Neurology

Washington University in St Louis • Forest Park, GA

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the DIAN-TU contracts teams in all matters related to contracting operations, including the intake and triage of contract agreements, electronic tracking and record keeping, internal reporting, vendor contact, assistance with execution of agreements, and final processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Not Applicable (Skills)
• A driver's license is not required for this position.
• Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in related area or Paralegal certification or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal (CLA/CP) - National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), Certified Paralegal (CP) - National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA)
• Research Administration Or Contract Negotiation (3 Years)
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Contract Management
• Contract Specifications
• Deadline Management
• Detail-Oriented
• Organizing
• Prioritization
• Teamwork
• Working Independently

Responsibilities

• Work with and assist contracts team in all activities required for negotiations, preparations and/or processing of clinical trial agreement.
• Provides administrative support to contracts teams including intake and database tracking of agreements using JIRA, prepares weekly activity reports, requests information from departments, routes for signatures, files, etc.
• Communicates with key stakeholders relative to contracting timelines and information needed for contract review, database updating, maintenance and reporting, contract triage, preparation of contract terms and condition summaries for distribution.
• May be responsible for reviewing and negotiating standard agreements such as standard confidentiality agreements, service agreements, modifications, and amendments.
• Performs vendor invoice contract validation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level