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Senior Contract Specialist
Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Contracts of the Clinical Trials Office of Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons. The Senior Contract Specialist will administer agreements from inception through termination, which includes negotiation, providing consultation & advice, which will best meet the needs of the research community at VP&S. One of the main objectives of this position is to have the necessary skill set to support the contracting processes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Collaborate with the Director, the Executive Director of the CTO, General Counsel, VP&S faculty and administration, and New York-Presbyterian Hospital administration to meet the institutional needs regarding clinical trial negotiations and execution. 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. 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. Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with at least 3 years of experience in a related field. Preferred Qualifications: 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. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000
Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Contracts of the Clinical Trials Office of Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons. The Senior Contract Specialist will administer agreements from inception through termination, which includes negotiation, providing consultation & advice, which will best meet the needs of the research community at VP&S. One of the main objectives of this position is to have the necessary skill set to support the contracting processes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Collaborate with the Director, the Executive Director of the CTO, General Counsel, VP&S faculty and administration, and New York-Presbyterian Hospital administration to meet the institutional needs regarding clinical trial negotiations and execution. 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. 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. Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with at least 3 years of experience in a related field. Preferred Qualifications: 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. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000