Senior Contracts Associate, Preclinical Research Contracting Office of General Counsel

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center • New York, NY

267d • $111,600 - $178,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

MSK's Office of General Counsel is seeking a Senior Contracts Associate to join its Preclinical Research Contracting team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support and advise our scientific and research leaders and aid the MSK Legal team in advancing MSK's mission of ending cancer for life.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor, or equivalent professional degree preferred.
• 2-4 years experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating research contracts (e.g., SRAs, CRAs, MTAs, DTAs, Multicenter agreements, Consortium Agreements, License Agreements), and other research-related agreements preferably for an academic or non-profit institution.
• Demonstrated interest in science, research and/or healthcare.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent writing and drafting skills with a sharp attention to detail.
• The ability to develop, facilitate, and orchestrate effective communication with all members of MSK, including research staff, administrators, and institutional leaders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment notable for a high volume of contract requests and deadlines.
• Enthusiastic about continuous improvement, knowing the most effective and efficient processes to optimize workflow.

Responsibilities

• Independently draft, review, negotiate, and manage agreements for all types of preclinical research relationships and transactions, including collaborative and sponsored research agreements, materials and data transfer agreements, complex consortium agreements and other multiparty collaboration agreements.
• Develop strong working relationships with investigators and other internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and update relevant contract systems and databases, including providing timely updates to external stakeholders.
• Assist with developing and implementing MSK contract guidance documents, workflows, policies, SOPs, and tools for tracking and managing agreements.
• Contribute to special legal projects and initiatives assigned by the Associate General Counsel for Preclinical Research Contracts and OGC Legal Leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree