Contracts Manager

luriechildrens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 126,000; Full time

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 other non-federal entities.

You will work closely with faculty, coordinators, and offices across the hospital to protect patient interests while advancing research partnerships. The role requires a law degree and 3–5 years of contract experience in a hospital or academic setting, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience drafting and negotiating clinical research or related agreements in a hospital or academic setting.
• Ability to review, negotiate, and manage agreements to ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements including HIPAA and Uniform Guidance.
• Effective communication with physicians, staff, and external sponsors.
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and with others; proficient with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize complex industry-funded and related research agreements, including confidentiality, material transfer, and data sharing agreements.
• Develop and implement policies and guidance documents for industry-sponsored research engagement; ensure compliance with laws and hospital policies.
• Educate and advise hospital staff and administrators throughout the negotiation process; prepare educational materials and updates for the hospital website as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and tracking of agreements; coordinate steps from contract execution through internal setup procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership or director.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal compliance

Stakeholder communication

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Master's Degree in Law

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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. 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. Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, and external sponsors.
4. Demonstrated negotiation and organizational skills and attention to detail.
5. Ability to work well independently and with others.
6. Proficient with standard office software applications (MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint).
7. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and negotiations simultaneously.
8. Ability to take initiative to develop strategic solutions to complex issues.

Education

Master's Degree: Law (Required)

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