Research Contract Analyst, Research

Silverstargrillandbar; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University in Boston seeks a Research Contract Analyst to review and process a variety of research-related agreements. The role supports collaborations with external partners and internal offices to ensure compliant contracting for sponsored research.

The position reports to the Senior Director for Corporate Research Contracting and emphasizes high-volume transactional contracting, data accuracy, and liaison across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating research contracts.
• Previous contracting experience in an academic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and process Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, and Data Use Agreements.
• Collaborate with Office of General Counsel, Office of Technology Development, Sponsored Programs and external partners.
• Contribute to internal process improvements and data analytics for contracting operations.

Skills

Contract review

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

3-5 years' experience

Academic contracting experience

Job description

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Boston University's Office of Corporate Research and Contracting seeks a Research Contract Analyst to provide review and processing of a variety of research related agreements. The Office of Corporate Research and Contracting (OCRC) is a crucial component of the University's research enterprise serving as a bridge from the research and educational domains within the University and our external collaborators. OCRC addresses the needs of companies and other key partners wishing to engage the University in Corporate Sponsored Research, Corporate Relations, and other strategic relationships. Integral to this mission, the Research Contract Analyst is responsible for the review and processing of a variety of contractual agreements critical to facilitating collaborations with our external partners. Reporting to the Senior Director for Corporate Research Contracting, the Contract Analyst will assist in the processing a high volume of transactional agreements for Boston University's faculty and researchers to have the necessary information, materials and data to perform their research. This position will be responsible for reviewing the terms and conditions of Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Data Use Agreements and a variety of other research-related contracts. To ensure compliance and efficient operations, the Contract Analyst will liaise and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders including; Office of the General Counsel, Office of Technology Development, Sponsored Programs, faculty, administrators and external partners. The Contracts Analyst will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of internal process improvements, strategies and data analytics to further the reach and impact of the Corporate Research and Contracting enterprise.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years' experience.
• Previous contracting experience in an academic setting preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.