Clinical Research Contract Administrator

Clinical Research Contract Administrator

Monday
- Friday 8am-4:30pm
Hybrid remote (requires 2-3 days/week onsite)

Summary:

Clinical Research Contract Administrator will create, revise, review, and negotiate simple and complex research related contracts, including amendments consistent with relevant clinical trials study documents, institutional policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Provides assistance in proper guidance and interpretation of contract terms internally and externally to resolve issues and ensure compliance. Follows established processes pre and post-execution to ensure metrics, tracking, compliance, and timely execution of contracts.

Serves as a liaison with the Akron Children's Research Institute and Legal Department to process, route, and execute all contracts.

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: contract administration, negotiating, and managing contracts and/or grants, to ensure compliance.
• Review incoming agreements and amendments for accuracy and completeness.
• Assists in preparation of information for distribution regarding contract status, compliance documentation, modifications, negotiations, and terminations.
• Communicates assignments to negotiators, principal investigators, study teams, accounting, business administrators, and sponsors as needed.
• Review, negotiate, and conclude confidentiality agreements for research activities.
• Finalize research agreements including securing signatures, oversee handoff of completed agreements to Principal Investigators for back end processing including initiating the account setup process.
• Maintain accurate records regarding all contractual agreements.
• Prepares special reports and analyses, as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Works independently and displays initiative and sound judgement.
• Ability to interact and communicate, both orally and in writing, with individuals from all levels within the organization is required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) is required.
• Preferred experience in clinical trial agreement administration and in a healthcare setting.

Education and Experience

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in legal studies, healthcare, business administration, or related field.
• Years of relevant experience: 1 to 3 years is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising:
  None required.