Columbia University Irving Medical Center · 5 months ago
Senior Contract Specialist
New York, NY
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expColumbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to administer agreements related to clinical trials and research services. This role involves negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various internal departments to support the research community at VP&S.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Director, the Executive Director of the CTO, General Counsel, VP&S faculty and administration, and New York-Presbyterian Hospital (“NYPH”) administration to meet the institutional needs regarding clinical trial negotiations and execution. The role of the Contract Specialist includes being skilled and qualified to negotiate and develop contracts using knowledge of applicable Institutional policies and procedures, as well as various laws, statutes, guidelines and requirements
Liaise with internal departments such as Sponsored Projects Administration, Columbia Technology Ventures, Institutional Review Boards (IRB), Procurement, and the Office of Research Compliance and Training
Negotiate Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) with sponsors, ensuring alignment with budgetary considerations and institutional policies and procedures
Assist the Director in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that ensure Clinical Trial Agreements comply with applicable federal and state regulations, including those promulgated from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Joint Commission
Draft, negotiate, and distribute subcontracts on behalf of the research community
Prepare agreements for execution in accordance with institutional policies and procedures
Maintain and update activity databases and workflow trackers
Collaborate with pre-award, post-award, and regulatory colleagues within the CTO to provide seamless support to the research community
Serve as the primary point of contact for Principal Investigators and study teams regarding the status of contract negotiations
Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with at least 3 years of experience in a related field
Preferred
3+ years of experience in contract negotiation and administration, with a solid understanding of contracting principles, risk management, and their application to clinical research and clinical research lifecycle
Demonstrated ability to work independently, with prior project management experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
Strong computer skills required, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), DocuSign, AdobeSign, Teams, Zoom
Company
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Columbia University Irving Medical Center is a clinical and educational enterprise that offers medical, dental, and nursing services. It is a sub-organization of Columbia University.
10001+ employees
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