Clinical Trials Contract Specialist

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a Contract Administrator to support the Contracts Team within the CTO of VP&S. You will coordinate electronic signatures, manage document routing, and assist in contract edits and tracking for industry-sponsored clinical trials.

The role requires 1–3 years of related experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and contract systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of experience in contracts, legal, or administrative support.
Strong familiarity with electronic signature platforms, contract tracking systems, and file management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document routing tools.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and time sensitivity.

Responsibilities

Coordinate routing, tracking, and collection of electronic signatures for research agreements.
Distribute fully executed agreements to investigators, sponsors, and offices.
Assist with follow-ups to ensure timely contract execution with Contracts Officers and external stakeholders.
Maintain Contracts Management Systems with documents and status changes.
Perform light edits or updates to contracts as directed by the Contracts Lead.
Use approved AI tools to assist with contract-related tasks.