Senior Research Contracts Lead (Hybrid DC)

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group | Kaiser Permanente; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Employer-funded insurance (medical &/d

Paid time off & holidays

Pension & 401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance & disability coverage

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) invites applications for a Senior Research Administrator - Contracts to join MAPRI in Washington, DC. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model at MAPRI's regional office.

The Senior Research Administrator will manage post-award activities for MAPRI’s grants and contracts, draft and negotiate research agreements, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Health Services Administration, Legal or Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
• Master’s degree and CRA preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in research contracting.
• Experience with sponsored research agreements, DUAs and CDAs.
• Expertise in federal regulations, policies and laws for grant/contract activity.
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with researchers, finance partners, external stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Must commute to Washington, D.C. as needed.
• Documentation for influenza vaccine required.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-award activities for assigned projects, including award setup, revisions, reports and expenditure reviews.
• Draft, review and negotiate research contracts, clinical trial agreements, subcontracts and data use agreements.
• Administer award setup in OneLink with project codes and budget uploads.
• Partner with Research Finance to support audits and indirect cost negotiation.
• Provide training and post-award support to MAPMG and MAPRI researchers.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, MAPMG, sponsor and contract requirements.
• Analyze regulations and advise researchers on compliance matters.
• Serve as SME for research contracting and liaise on external communications.

Skills

Research contracting

Post-award management

Budgeting & reporting

Compliance guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CRA certification

Tools

OneLink

Job description

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) invites applications for a Senior Research Administrator - Contracts to join MAPRI in Washington, DC. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model at MAPRI's regional office.

The Senior Research Administrator will manage post-award activities for MAPRI’s grants and contracts, draft and negotiate research agreements, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.