RTI International · 6 hours ago
Senior Contract Negotiator
Durham, NC
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expRTI International is an independent and internationally recognized research organization providing healthcare consulting and research expertise. The Senior Contract Negotiator will support global healthcare research and consulting initiatives by managing contractual risks and enabling high-impact research partnerships.
ConsultingEducationGovernmentNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Bob Miles
Responsibilities
Draft, review, negotiate, and execute a broad range of contracts, amendments, and legal documents for client and third-party engagements
Partner with research and operations teams during proposal development to identify contractual, data protection, and business risks and provide practical guidance
Advise project teams throughout delivery on contract interpretation, compliance requirements, and risk mitigation strategies
Serve as a strategic advisor, identifying issues that require escalation and working with senior leadership and the Office of Legal and Regulatory Affairs on resolution strategies
Maintain contractual and financial records within enterprise systems to ensure accurate documentation and audit readiness
Respond to client and vendor inquiries, providing timely and professional contractual support
Support internal and external audits, including preparation of documentation and responses
Contribute to continuous improvement by maintaining and refining standard contract templates, clauses, and negotiation playbooks
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, or eligibility for admission and intent to sit for the next available bar examination
3 years of directly related commercial contract or commercial counsel experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry or a CRO, or relevant experience
Solid understanding of contracting principles and commercial business practices
Experience with contract negotiation and administration
Well-developed analytical thinking, risk analysis, negotiation and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication, including strong editing skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with co-workers, project staff, clients, and suppliers
Ability to quickly learn and apply company policies and procedures
Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow tasks through to completion
Ability to work independently and be accountable for work product and results
Preferred
Candidates local to our RTP headquarters are strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Generous paid time off policy
Merit based annual increases
Bonus opportunities
Robust recognition program
Competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability)
Access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan
Paid parental leave for all parents
Financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments
Financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities
An employee assistance program
Numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance
Company
RTI International
RTI is an independent, nonprofit institute that provides research, development, and technical services to government and commercial clients.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$18.06MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyAscendium Education Group
2024-09-17Grant· $0.8M
2023-10-23Grant· $0.5M
2023-04-13Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Michael H. Kaelin Jr.
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Linda Dimitropoulos
Sr. Director, Primary Data Collection, Data & Analytics Practice Area
Recent News
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2026-01-22
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