高级顾问 - 研究合同谈判
Senior Consultant - Research Contract Negotiations
Attain Partners 是一家致力于打破现状、改变世界并改善我们所接触人群生活的创新咨询公司。从战略到技术，以及中间的各个方面，我们的专家利用其独特技能来推进教育、非营利组织、医疗保健以及州和地方政府客户的重大使命。
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**职位描述**
研究合同谈判官负责代表机构审查、起草和谈判与研究相关的协议。该职位需要具备合同谈判实践和研究管理方面的专业知识。谈判官将与教职员工、首席研究员、工作人员、资助方和合作机构密切合作，确保及时、合规且有效的协议，以支持机构的研究使命。
**职位职责**
- 起草、审查和谈判与研究相关的协议，包括但不限于联邦拨款和合同、非营利组织支持的研究协议、临床试验协议、分拨协议、数据使用协议、保密协议、材料转移协议和企业赞助研究协议。
- 确保合同条款符合机构政策、联邦和州法规以及资助机构的要求。
- 识别并减轻法律、财务、合规和知识产权风险。
- 与教职员工、研究人员和部门管理人员合作，了解项目需求并解释合同要求。
- 遵守既定的服务水平，包括更新记录系统。
**所需技能**
- 3–5 年的研究合同谈判经验。
- 了解研究合规问题（如受试者、出口管制、HIPAA、FCOI、数据安全等）。
- 强大的谈判、沟通和写作能力。
- 能够在快节奏的环境中管理多个优先事项和截止日期。
**优先资格**
- 法学博士（JD）、硕士学位或认证研究管理员（CRA）资质
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Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. From strategy to technology and everywhere in between, our experts use their unique skills to advance the important missions of education, nonprofit, healthcare, and state and local government clients.
People are at the center of all we do, and that’s why we empower career growth, provide industry-leading benefits packages, encourage a flexible work environment, and foster a culture of inclusion to support the needs of our team. We share a collective passion for our mission and our people. Guided by our seven core values, The Attain Way, our vision is the foundation of our culture—to be and _attain_ the best.
**Job Description**
The Research Contract Negotiator is responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating research-related agreements on behalf of the institution. This position requires strong knowledge of contract negotiation practices and research administration. The negotiator will work closely with faculty, principal investigators, staff, sponsors, and collaborating institutions to ensure timely, compliant, and effective agreements that support the institution’s research mission.
**Job Responsibilities**
- Draft, review, and negotiate research-related agreements, including, but not necessarily limited to federal grants and contracts, non-profit supported research agreements, clinical trial agreements, subawards, data use agreements, confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, and corporate sponsored research agreements.
- Ensure contract terms comply with institution policies, federal and state regulations, and funding agency requirements.
- Identify and mitigate legal, financial, compliance, and intellectual property risks.
- Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and departmental administrators to understand project needs and explain contractual requirements.
- Adhere to established service levels, including updating the system of record.
**Required Skills**
- 3–5 years of experience in research contract negotiation.
- Working knowledge of research compliance issues (human subjects, export controls, HIPAA, FCOI, data security, etc.).
- Strong negotiation, communication, and writing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
**Preferred Qualifications**
- JD, Master’s degree, or Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential.
- Experience negotiating research agreements in a university, academic medical center, or research institute setting.
- Familiarity with federal funding regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance, FAR, DFARS).
- Knowledge of intellectual property and technology transfer considerations.
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Attain Partners is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The individual base salary for this position is unique to each candidate and will be commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
_Interested in this position but the compensation isn’t quite right? Let us know your expectations, and we’ll see if we can make it happen based on your qualifications._
Salary Range
$110,000—$130,000 USD
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