Sr. Contracts Associate

We are seeking a Sr. Contracts Associate who will negotiate research contracts for the School of Medicine as part of the Office of Research Administration.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Negotiates/drafts complex sponsored research agreements as well as confidentiality disclosure agreements, materials transfer agreements, and data use agreements for the assigned departments.
• Works independently and reviews contracts for completeness and compliance and drafts original contracts as needed.
• Participate in the training/guidance of School of Medicine staff and faculty in research compliance.
• Assists senior staff in negotiations, drafting, and processing of complex sponsored research agreements and research related agreements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, JD, MS) in related field and relevant specialized training.
  

• Three years related experience. 
• Proficiency with contract agreement drafting and negotiation, preferably in regard to sponsored research.

• Formal training and experience in sponsored research administration, intellectual property management and related topics required.
  
• Demonstrated ability to perceive administrative and regulatory issues and conceptualize how to find solutions and research consensus and to complete complex tasks.
  

• Experience and references should demonstrate past performance effectiveness.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and competent judgment.
• Must be very organized, bright, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be self-confident, articulate and oriented to assisting faculty to succeed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional education preferred especially related to clinical trials, sponsored research, contracting, science and intellectual property.

Classified Title: Sr. Contracts Associate
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PF
Starting Salary Range: Min $84,700 - Max $148,300 Annually ($95.000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5 pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: SOM Admin Res General Administration
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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