Senior Contract Administrator

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Senior Contract Administrator
The candidate will prepare for execution in a timely fashion and according to CHOP policies and department procedures: Clinical Trial Agreements and other agreements in support of clinical research supported by industry. Will work with contracting team members, individual investigators, and CHOP personnel in the intake, negotiation, and execution of agreements. Review and discuss agreements as appropriate with principal investigator, research team members, Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO) team members and/or supervisor, and legal staff to ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures. Negotiate contract terms with industry representatives. Identify any problematic language that may require negotiation and/or input from other CHOP office such as Office of Technology Transfer, Risk Management, and Office of General Counsel; responsible for timely contract execution and appropriate escalation of stalled contract negotiation. Ensure consistency between the informed consent document and the clinical trial agreement. Actively participate in process improvement initiatives to provide above average customer service to the Research Institute. Collaborate with Clinical Trials Financial Management (CTFM) to ensure the business terms of agreements meet institutional requirements. Function as CRSO liaison in staff meetings with CHOP personnel and external sponsors; interpret and explain terms and conditions to internal and external personnel as required; assist colleagues with the resolution of problems related to contract terms and conditions, compliance with sponsor and institutional policy, and any other contract-related issues. Maintain active communication with all stakeholders including investigators, research personnel, CRSO management, and industry sponsors. Maintain complete and accurate database entries of all agreements negotiated.. Utilize eTRACK and other institutional databases per CRSO SOPs. Generate reports as needed to measure and manage workflow efficiently and effectively. Provide reports to research teams as requested. Assist Mgr, CRSO Contracts with drafting contracting-related workflow, policies, and procedures. Enhance knowledge and understanding of academic standards and policies in negotiations of research agreements through ongoing personal development. Develop, organize, participate in and/or conduct orientations, workshops, presentations, etc., on behalf of the CRSO.. Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned. Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations. BA/BS degree with 3-4 years of related experience is required. Paralegal training with 3-4 years of progressive experience in negotiating clinical trial agreements or healthcare-related contracts is required. An advanced legal degree, e.g., JD, may be sufficient in lieu of professional experience is needed. MA/MS degree preferred. Excellent computer skills including word processing, spread sheet and database skill is needed. Experience with information management system is essential. Excellent interpersonal communication skill is needed. Excellent organizational skills including ability to handle confidential material is needed. Experience with contractual agreements including Master Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements and Confidentiality Agreements are essential. Knowledge of Conflict of Interest and Intellectual Property is needed.

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