Agreement Associate
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
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.Essential Functions:
-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.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's and Juris Doctor Degrees required; however, research contracting experience may be accepted in lieu of a Juris Doctor Degree
Experience
- At least 2-3 years of contract administration/negotiation experience is required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Working Conditions
- This is a remote role that can be done from most US states
- This is a Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM ET schedule
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$63,648.00 - $92,570.40/Annual
Grade
6
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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