Agreement Associate II, remote

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is seeking a Contract Administrator to support negotiation, administration, and maintenance of complex research contracts, subcontracts, and research awards. The role collaborates with internal stakeholders, payers, and providers to ensure compliance and alignment with business objectives while assisting in training junior staff.

Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of contract needs, drafting terms with federal/state agencies and foundations, and

Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's and Juris Doctor Degrees required; however, research contracting experience may be accepted in lieu of a Juris Doctor Degree.
• Tech transfer, IP, and transaction experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of complex 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.
• Review and interpret contract language, identifying potential risks, compliance requirements, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and track contract performance, ensuring adherence to contractual terms, performance metrics, and service level agreements.
• 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 Agreement Associate Is, Contract Administrators, and Grant Administrators, as applicable.

Skills

Contract administration

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor

Job description

Site

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 complex Research contracts, subcontracts, and research awards by collaborating with internal stakeholders, payers, and providers to ensure contractual compliance, accuracy, and alignment with business objectives. Assists with training and on-boarding junior staff.

Essential Functions

• Manage an assigned portfolio of complex 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.
• Review and interpret contract language, identifying potential risks, compliance requirements, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and track contract performance, ensuring adherence to contractual terms, performance metrics, and service level agreements.
• 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 Agreement Associate Is, Contract Administrators, and Grant Administrators, 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 Tech transfer, IP, and transaction experience highly preferred.

Experience

At least 3-5 years of contract administration experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of contract administration.
• 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 or discrepancies.
• 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 schedule.
• Remote workdays require a stable, secure, quiet, and HIPAA-compliant workspace. This will be confirmed via Microsoft Teams video for all employees.
• Remote Type Remote Work Location 399 Revolution Drive.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40.
• Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America).
• Pay Range $79,560.00 - $115,720.80/Annual Grade 7.
• At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.
• In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: 0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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