Independently negotiate, draft, and execute CDAs/NDAs, DUAs, amendments, and work orders/task orders under established policies and standard positions.
Serve as manager of Senior Contract administrators and/or Contract Coordinators, serving as guide, mentor, and first level of review and escalation.
Complete first-pass CTA redlines and issue-spotting; escalate non-standard and high-risk terms to attorneys; revise drafts based on direction.
Manage assigned workflow, timelines, and documentation; ensure correct routing/approvals and accurate status tracking in applicable systems.
Apply and support standardization through templates, clause library, job aids, and playbook resources; flag recurring sponsor issues and propose improvements.
Serve as an internal point of contact for study teams and partners; drive matters toward execution-ready status and timely study activation.
Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor of Science
5 to 7 years of clinical research contracting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Master's degree or JD preferred, not required
Ability to apply standard positions, identify risk issues, and escalate appropriately
Strong written communication, organization, and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to thrive in a busy, ever-evolving environment and collaborate with multiple stakeholders
Some management/leadership experience preferred
Experience in an academic medical center, CRO, sponsor, or comparable research environment preferred
Familiarity with research administration/contracting systems (e.g., SOMERA, PennERA, RIS or similar) preferred.

Associate Director

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