Contracts Manager

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago seeks a Contracts Manager to independently draft, review, and negotiate sponsored research contracts and related agreements with industry sponsors and academic partners at the Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center.

This role collaborates with researchers, administrators, and General Counsel to safeguard hospital interests. The position requires a law degree with 3–5 years of relevant contract experience in healthcare or research settings,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years drafting and negotiating clinical research agreements.
• JD preferred.
• Ability to review and manage agreements to ensure compliance with HIPAA, Uniform Guidance and institutional policies.
• Effective communication with physicians, staff, and external sponsors.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize industry funded agreements and related contracts, including confidentiality, MTAs, data sharing, and subawards.
• Develop clinical trial and research budgets with staff and sponsor involvement.
• Advise hospital departments on contract terms and provide training materials.
• Maintain accurate records and tracking of agreements and milestones.
• Coordinate steps from contract execution through internal setup procedures with partner offices.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal compliance

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Master's Degree: Law (Required)

Tools

MS Office suite

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center

Job Description

The Contracts Manager independently drafts, reviews, and negotiates sponsored research contracts and other related contracts between Lurie Children’s and private industry, academic medical centers or other non-federal entities.

This individual works closely with Lurie Children’s researchers, physicians, research coordinators and clinical departments, the Offices of Post-Award Financial Management, Research Integrity and Compliance, and General Counsel and with external sponsors.

Essential Job Functions

1. 1. AGREEMENT DRAFTING/NEGOTIATION Support the development of relationships with industry sponsors and other non-federal entities through effective contract and budget negotiation. Independently draft, negotiate, and finalize complex industry funded agreements and other related agreements, including confidentiality, material transfer, data sharing, research collaboration and multi-site study agreements. In conjunction with research staff and the Clinical Trials Support Office, ensure development of clinical trial and research budgets that promote research partnership with industry while protecting the interests of the Hospital and its patients. Nurture positive relationships both inside and outside the Hospital by interacting with a wide variety of physicians, staff, and companies during the negotiation process for specific solutions to complex issues. Identify and make recommendations to resolve contractual issues and potential risks. With minimal guidance, oversee and manage resolution of contractual problems that develop in the course of projects by consulting with faculty, staff, sponsors and other offices within the Hospital.
2. 2. POLICY/PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT: Lead initiatives under direction of Associate Director, and in conjunction with internal colleagues to: create and implement unique strategies to advance industry sponsored research engagement across the Hospital; propose and prepare draft policies and guidance documents for industry sponsored research engagement and contracting that allow Hospital to implement best practices while complying with federal and state laws and other Hospital policies and guidelines. Maintain working knowledge of federal and other policies impacting research agreements, and advise office leadership of recommendations.
3. 3. EDUCATIONAL/INFORMATIONAL: Advise and assist Hospital department administrators, faculty, and staff members prior to, during, and after agreement negotiation and execution; interpret and explain contract terms and conditions. Contribute written educational materials, training sessions, and materials to update the Hospital web page as needed. Continue education about each aspect of the Hospital industry partnership process through attendance of outside meetings and conferences.
4. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE: Working with office support staff and research contracts team, maintain accurate records and tracking of agreements. Make recommendations and initiate tools for tracking metrics immediately impacting team and allowing for measurement of work volumes. Coordinate steps from contract execution through internal setup procedures with partner offices. Perform other duties as assigned by Associate Director or Director.
5. 5. Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. 1. Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience drafting and negotiating clinical research, data use, material transfer, subawards, and other research agreements in a hospital or academic setting. JD preferred.
2. 2. 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.
3. 3. Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, and external sponsors
4. 4. Demonstrated negotiation and organizational skills and attention to detail.
5. 5. Ability to work well independently and with others.
6. 6. Proficient with standard office software applications (MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint).
7. 7. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and negotiations simultaneously.
8. 8. Ability to take initiative to develop strategic solutions to complex issues.

Education

Master's Degree: Law (Required)

Pay Range

Pay Range $76,960.00-$125,840.00 Salary At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

Benefit Statement

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do.