Senior Consultant - Research Contract Negotiations

1 day, 7 hours ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Operations
Attain Partners

Attain Partners

Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm based in McLean, Va., empowering clients in education, nonprofits, healthcare, and government sectors with cutting-edge solutions for digital transformation and organizational improvement.

Media
251-1K
Founded 2009

Description

  • Draft, review, and negotiate research-related agreements, including grants, contracts, clinical trial agreements, subawards, data use agreements, confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, and corporate sponsored research agreements.
  • Ensure contract terms comply with institutional policies, federal and state regulations, and funding agency requirements.
  • Identify and mitigate legal, financial, compliance, and intellectual property risks.
  • Collaborate with faculty, researchers, principal investigators, and departmental administrators to understand project needs and explain contractual requirements.
  • Maintain service levels and update the system of record.
  • Support timely, compliant, and effective agreements that advance the institution’s research mission.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience in research contract negotiation.
  • Working knowledge of research compliance issues, including human subjects, export controls, HIPAA, FCOI, and data security.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and writing skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • JD, Master’s degree, or Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential preferred.
  • Experience negotiating research agreements in a university, academic medical center, or research institute setting preferred.
  • Familiarity with federal funding regulations such as Uniform Guidance, FAR, and DFARS preferred.
  • Knowledge of intellectual property and technology transfer considerations preferred.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $110,000–$130,000 USD.
  • Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
  • Compensation is commensurate with experience, education, and skills.
  • Industry-leading benefits package.
  • Flexible work environment.
  • Equal opportunity employer with accommodation support for applicants with disabilities.

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