Senior Research Contracts Coordinator

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403B Retirement Package

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

EFAP

Pet Insurance

On campus Fitness Facility

Discounted rates on cell plans and etc

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a Program Coordinator III – Contracts Coordinator to provide advanced administrative and contractual support for clinical research.

You will draft, review, and negotiate research agreements, ensuring compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional requirements, while coordinating with investigators, sponsors, and legal counsel to manage contract lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; field in business, life sciences, or related.
• Minimum of 5 years of contracts administration or related experience.
• Experience with academic medical centers or healthcare research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate research agreements (NDAs, DUAs, DTAs, service/vendor contracts).
• Review terms using templates and redlining processes.
• Identify risks in contract language and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Collaborate with legal, procurement, investigators to negotiate terms.
• Ensure agreements comply with federal/state/sponsor rules, including HIPAA.
• Track contract lifecycles and renewals.
• Maintain contract records in institutional systems.
• Serve as primary contact on contractual matters.
• Develop contract databases and tracking systems.
• Monitor timelines and deliverables.
• Assist with development of resources, forms, reports.
• Provide guidance to investigators on contract requirements.
• Recommend process improvements for efficiency and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract interpretation

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking and prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management tools

Database systems

Electronic signature tools

Job description

The Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a Program Coordinator III – Contracts Coordinator to provide advanced administrative and contractual support for clinical research.

You will draft, review, and negotiate research agreements, ensuring compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional requirements, while coordinating with investigators, sponsors, and legal counsel to manage contract lifecycles.