Contracts Manager

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Chicago, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Contracts Manager independently drafts, reviews, and negotiates sponsored research and related contracts between Lurie Children’s and private industry, academic medical centers, and other non-federal entities. The role works closely with researchers, physicians, research coordinators, clinical departments, post-award financial management, research integrity and compliance, general counsel, and external sponsors.

The manager supports industry research partnerships through contract and budget negotiations, manages complex agreements and contractual issues, and recommends solutions to risks. The position also contributes to strategies, policies, and guidance for industry-sponsored research; advises staff on agreement terms; develops educational materials and training; and maintains agreement records, tracking tools, and internal setup coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience drafting and negotiating clinical research, data use, material transfer, subaward, and other research agreements in a hospital or academic setting.
• Master’s degree in Law required, as listed in the Education section.
• Ability to review, negotiate, and manage agreements to ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements, including HIPAA, Uniform Guidance, hospital cost principles, and organizational policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, and external sponsors.
• Demonstrated negotiation and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with standard office software applications, including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and negotiations simultaneously.
• Ability to take initiative in developing strategic solutions to complex issues.

Nice To Haves

• JD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with industry sponsors and other non-federal entities through effective contract and budget negotiation.
• Independently draft, negotiate, and finalize complex industry-funded and related agreements, including confidentiality, material transfer, data sharing, research collaboration, and multi-site study agreements.
• Work with research staff and the Clinical Trials Support Office to develop clinical trial and research budgets that support industry partnerships while protecting the Hospital and its patients.
• Build positive internal and external relationships and work with physicians, staff, and companies to find solutions to complex issues.
• Identify contractual issues and potential risks and recommend resolutions.
• Oversee resolution of contractual problems with minimal guidance, consulting faculty, staff, sponsors, and other Hospital offices as needed.
• Lead initiatives, under the direction of the Associate Director and with internal colleagues, to develop strategies for advancing industry-sponsored research engagement.
• Propose and draft policies and guidance for industry-sponsored research engagement and contracting that support best practices and comply with applicable laws and Hospital policies.
• Maintain working knowledge of federal and other policies affecting research agreements and advise office leadership of recommendations.
• Advise and assist department administrators, faculty, and staff before, during, and after agreement negotiation and execution; interpret and explain contract terms and conditions.
• Contribute educational materials and training sessions and update the Hospital web page as needed.
• Continue learning about the Hospital’s industry partnership process through outside meetings and conferences.
• Maintain accurate agreement records and tracking with office support staff and the research contracts team.
• Recommend and initiate tools to track metrics and measure work volumes.
• Coordinate steps from contract execution through internal setup procedures with partner offices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director or Director.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup childcare and eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program
• Wellbeing programs

What This Job Offers

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