Contracts Associate

JHURA supports the research and related activities of the Johns Hopkins University community through professional expertise, excellence in service, and comprehensive guidance. We are deeply committed to and aligned with the mission of the institution. Our work supports its focus on research and discovery on the global stage. We are seeking a Contracts Associate who will manage a portfolio of activities within the Johns Hopkins University Research Administration purview.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Review, write and negotiate favorable agreement terms and conditions with domestic and foreign sponsors, for all agreement types, including but not limited to Research Agreements, Service Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements. Draft replacement language where needed.
• Serve as liaison to funding agencies for pre-award problem resolution, and post-award matters.
• Review contract or grant submission documents with faculty to advise on submission strategy and to prepare documentation.
• Will also provide oversight and approval for proposal development and submission, provide advice and counsel to faculty and staff during proposal preparation stage, review proposals for completeness and compliance, serve as signature authority for electronic proposals, submit electronic proposals and assist with problems.
• Take active role in supporting the Office of Research Information Systems in supporting users of research administration software.
• Understand and become knowledgeable in areas of research compliance in order to advise and guide faculty and staff.
• Support effective, on-going training programs for all key positions and processes supporting research administration.
• Responsibilities include acting as office liaison to ensure effective performance and integration of the office with regard to the University compliance, information technology, central JHU Technology Ventures and post award budget offices.
• Contribute to an office work environment focused on providing excellent customer service and seeking continuous process improvement, including cross training in a variety of functional areas for the purpose of job enrichment and expanding knowledge of research administration.
• Grants and contracts administration including electronic research administration software and agency systems, knowledge of FARs (Federal Acquisition Regulations), Responsible Conduct of Research and compliance issues related to sponsored research required. Knowledge of legal principles of negotiation.
• Specific experience in contracting.
• A high degree of independence and judgment required.
• Requires a detail-oriented person that is well-organized and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously while operating under deadlines.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to handle ambiguity and exercise judgment.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Work experience should demonstrate ability to conceptualize how to find solutions and reach consensus and to complete complex tasks efficiently.

• Bachelor's Degree required, with J.D. preferred.
• Three year's experience with drafting and negotiation of research-related documents in sponsored research environment or similar activities at university, state /federal agency, or similar environment is required.# Additional experience and/or education preferred, especially related to clinical trials, sponsored research, contracting, and/or regulatory compliance.
• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education and additional education may substitute for experience (e.g. JD).

• Advanced Degree in related field or JD.
• Additional experience and/or education, especially related to clinical trials, sponsored research, contracting, and/or regulatory compliance. Intellectual property management and technology transfer. Experience with SAP and Coeus software.

Classified Title: Contracts Associate
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE
Starting Salary Range: $73,300 - $128,300 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status:Exempt
Location:Remote
Department name: Research Administration Ofc of
Personnel area: University Administration