Remote Research Contracts Specialist

Mass General Brigham; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Contract Administrator to support negotiation, administration, and maintenance of complex research contracts, subcontracts, and awards, collaborating with internal stakeholders, payers, and providers to ensure compliance and alignment with business objectives.

This remote role requires strong contract language interpretation, attention to detail, and the ability to guide junior staff, with opportunities for training and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Juris Doctor required; research contracting experience may be accepted in lieu of a JD.
• Tech transfer, IP, and transaction experience highly preferred.
• 3–5 years of contract administration experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of complex research contracts and serve as the primary resource for all contract needs within the portfolio.
• Negotiate 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

Financial acumen

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Ethical behavior

Education

Bachelor's and JD

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Contract Administrator to support negotiation, administration, and maintenance of complex research contracts, subcontracts, and awards, collaborating with internal stakeholders, payers, and providers to ensure compliance and alignment with business objectives.

This remote role requires strong contract language interpretation, attention to detail, and the ability to guide junior staff, with opportunities for training and professional growth.