Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · 1 week ago
Contracts Associate II - Preclinical Trials
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$91K/yr - $145K/yr
2+ years expMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is dedicated to ending cancer for life through personalized, expert care and innovative research. They are seeking a Contracts Associate II to manage preclinical contracts, providing support to scientific leaders and the legal team in their mission.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for independently managing preclinical contracts from creation to execution
Draft, review, negotiate, finalize, and amend agreement terms and conditions with minimal direction from MSK legal counsel
Liaise with internal stakeholders and provide updates as requested
Maintain and update relevant contract system(s) and databases
Assist with special projects and other job-related activities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor, or equivalent professional degree preferred
2–4 years' experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating preclinical research contracts, especially Data Transfer Agreements and Materials Transfer Agreements, with substantive experience beyond standard AUTM templates and FDP templates
Familiarity with Collaborative Research Agreements and Sponsored Research Agreements
Demonstrated interest in science, preclinical research, and/or healthcare
Excellent writing and drafting skills with a sharp attention to detail
The ability to develop, facilitate, and orchestrate effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, including MSK research staff, administrators, and institutional leaders
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment notable for a high volume of preclinical contract requests and deadlines
Enthusiastic about continuous improvement and learning the most effective and efficient processes to optimize workflow
Company
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$102.31MKey Investors
Hyundai Hope On WheelsMassMutual FoundationNational Cancer Institute
2024-08-28Grant· $0.1M
2023-07-12Grant· $0.01M
2022-09-27Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Richard
Vice President for Development
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Cole Manship
Director of Product, MSK Direct
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