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Requisition ID:  115744

Contracts Associate

We are seeking a Contracts Associate who will review, negotiate and draft research contracts for the School of Medicine as part of the Office of Research Administration.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities


  • Negotiates/drafts sponsored research agreements, as well as materials transfer agreements, and data use agreements for the assigned departments.
  • Works independently and reviews contracts for completeness and compliance and drafts original contracts as needed.
  • Participate in the training/guidance of School of Medicine staff and faculty in research compliance.
  • Assists senior staff in negotiations, drafting, and processing of complex sponsored research agreements and research related agreements.
  • Review final agreements against negotiated changes.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree required, with J.D. preferred.
  • Three years of experience with drafting and negotiation of research-related documents in a sponsored research environment or similar activities at a university, state/federal agency, or similar environment is required.
  • Formal training and experience in sponsored research administration, intellectual property management and related topics required.
  • Demonstrated ability to perceive administrative and regulatory issues and conceptualize how to find solutions and research consensus and to complete complex tasks.
  • Experience and references should demonstrate past performance effectiveness.
  • Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and competent judgment.
  • Must be very organized, bright, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be self-confident, articulate and oriented to assisting faculty to succeed.
  • Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education, and additional education may substitute for experience (e.g., JD).


Preferred Qualifications
  • Additional education preferred especially related to clinical trials, sponsored research, contracting, science and intellectual property.
  • Successful candidates must be very organized, able to spot legal issues, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience and references should demonstrate past performance effectiveness.
  • Must be self-confident, articulate and oriented to assisting the faculty to succeed.

 

 

Classified Title: Contracts Associate  
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE  
Starting Salary Range: $73,300 - $128,300 Annually ($95,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F/8:30 - 5 pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: SOM Admin Res General Administration  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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