Research Contract Analyst, Research

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University seeks a Research Contract Analyst to review and process a variety of research-related agreements, supporting the University's Corporate Research and Contracting operations. This role collaborates with GCO, Technology Development, Sponsored Programs, and faculty to enable collaborations with external partners.

The analyst will contribute to process improvements, ensure compliance, and manage high volumes of transactional agreements to facilitate research partnerships.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review and processing of Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Data Use Agreements and other research-related contracts.
• Coordinate with Office of the General Counsel, Office of Technology Development, Sponsored Programs and external partners to ensure compliant contracting processes.

Skills

Contracting experience

Academic contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Category

Charles River Campus --> Professional

Job Location

Boston, MA, United States

Tracking Code

26500124040921

Posted Date

9/23/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 49

Expected Hiring Range

$80,000.00 – $90,000.00

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

Description

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.

EEO Statement

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.