Research Contracts Associate

This position's work location is remote with occasional time onsite as needed. The selected candidate may only work remotely from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).

The Research Contracts Specialist will draft, review, and execute a high-volume of research agreements, and manage a limited number of consortiums. Works independently on DFCI template-based agreements and partners with manager and/or senior members on the Licensing and Contracts Teams on SRAs, non-exclusive reagent licenses.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life‑changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high‑risk and underserved populations.

We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physicians/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School‑affiliated hospitals.

Agreements/Transactions

• Uses institutional templates to guide negotiations and drafts creative language to address departures from templates.
• Independently negotiates confidentiality agreement, material transfer agreements, data use agreements, multi‑site and academic collaboration agreements and amendments to the foregoing.
• Negotiates straightforward sponsored research agreements and non‑exclusive research reagent licenses in partnership with manager and/or senior members on the Licensing and Contracts Teams.

PI Relationship Management/Communication

• Responds to inquiries from PIs and other parties, requiring manager input and participation on complex matters.
• Drafts complex written messages for final review.
• Coordinates and attends meetings with PIs and other parties, with contributing role in discussions.
• Manages consortiums and multi‑party collaborations where DFCI is a non‑lead member.
• Familiar with institutional policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED:

• Comprehension of science and translation of medical innovation.
• Working knowledge of federal, state and institutional policy relevant to duties and responsibilities.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Communicates proactively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A self‑starter with the ability to identify and recommend solutions.
• Ability to work as a member of a team including taking work on from colleagues within knowledge base.
• Ability to manage and prioritize numerous transactions and bring to closure in a timely manner.
• Ability to represent DFCI and gain the confidence, trust and respect of clinicians, scientists, administrators, investors, external industry counterparts.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and complex organization with multiple stakeholders.

MINIMUM

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required; JD is strongly preferred.
• 1 year of contracts experience in an academic institution.

At Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we.

If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$87,100.00 - $99,300.00