Senior Contract Specialist (Remote)

Colorado Psychiatric; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Contract Specialist to support the Joint Research Office of Contracts (JROC). You will draft, review, and negotiate research‑related agreements to support investigators and sponsors.

The role focuses on ensuring terms align with university policies and applicable laws, while providing timely, high‑quality service to faculty and administration. A JD or PhD is preferred, with 2 years of relevant experience in research administration or contract

Qualifications

• Draft, review and negotiate research‑related agreements.
• Provide guidance on obligations under agreements to faculty and researchers.
• Minimum education may be substituted by education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate research contracts and subawards.
• Advise principal investigators, administrators, and sponsors on contract terms.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and applicable law.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Research administration

Customer service

Education

Juris Doctor

PhD

Job description

The Joint Research Office of Contracts (JROC) at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, is searching for a Contract Specialist to be part of the team in support of our research community. As part of JROC, you will play an important role in our mission to provide high quality customer service to principal investigators, administrators, and sponsors by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating research‑related agreements on a university‑wide basis. This office fulfills a vital role in maintaining Washington University’s status as a global leader in groundbreaking research.

JROC is part of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) and is responsible for completing nearly 5,000 contracts annually. It facilitates the timely execution of federal and foundation subawards and contracts, industry‑supported research agreements, industry supported clinical trials, data transfers, service agreements, and other research‑related agreements. JROC ensures terms are consistent with university policies, applicable law and agency guidelines, and provides guidance and advises faculty regarding potential obligations under these agreements. JROC also provides communication, education, and training on contracts and subagreements to the Washington University research community.

For more information on research at Washington University, please visit us at https://research.wustl.edu/.

• This position is eligible for full‑time benefits, which you can view here: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Juris Doctor or Phd, or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education

Preferred work experience: Research Administration Or Contract Negotiation (2 Years)