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Research Contracts Specialist
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A Contracts Analyst reviews business contracts for a company or organization. Reviews proposed contract terms and conditions, communicates with management about contract obligations, and communicates and negotiates with clients. Prepares contract cost estimates and reviews proposals for contract changes. Confirms that contract terms have been met before a contract is closed out.
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Research Contracts Specialist
Danville, PA
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Apply Now Job Summary The Research Contracts Specialist position supports principal investigators, research teams, and other internal customers by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contractual agreements related to research projects. Job Duties Drafts, reviews, and negotiates research contracts in collaboration with legal and other system teams, including but not limited to, clinical trial agreements, data sharing agreements, sponsored research agreements, material transfer agreements, confidential disclosure agreements, consulting agreements, research participation agreements, and master service agreements as they relate to Research and Sponsored Projects. Coordinates and requests the establishment of research study awards for accounting, monitoring, and informational purposes. Performs coverage analysis for clinical studies, including billing determination review and Medicare coverage analyses to ensure regulatory compliance. Creates clinical research study budgets collaboratively with study teams and negotiates with industry and other sponsors/external entities. Guides in use of fair market value rates for external contracts, as applicable. Performs reconciliation between contracts, budgets, billing documents, and informed consent forms prior to full IRB approval to ensure all documentation is accurate and consistent prior to study startup. Maintains an understanding of current local, state, federal, and institutional regulations pertinent to research agreements, as well as industry best practices and trends related to clinical trials and sponsored research. Understands Geisinger legal and contractual standards and collaborates closely with other contract teams across the organization. Develops and implements best practices related to contract management and negotiation processes. Maintains active partnerships with the Office of Research Compliance, IRB Operations, Research Finance, Insurance Risk Services Corporate Office, Research Cores, Legal, Supply Chain and other key stakeholders. Provides risk assessment in terms of contractual language, and financial success to study teams and leadership for decision making. Monitors timelines and communicates with study teams and external partners to ensure goals can be met. Assist with the development, presentation, and implementation of educational materials related to research contracts operations for principal investigators, project managers, and study teams. Develops and reports research contracts metrics to research leadership. Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. •Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and/or Master's degree obtained (Master's Degree = 2 years relevant experience). Position Details Education Bachelor's Degree- (Required) Experience Minimum of 3 years-Relevant experience• (Required) Certification(s) and License(s)