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Huron

Senior Research Contract Specialist

Huron

. Negotiate and prepare clinical research study contracts .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Negotiate and prepare clinical research study contracts
  • Handle Confidentiality Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements, Nonconforming Subcontracts, Master Service Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, and Data Transfer Agreements
  • Serve as a senior member of Huron’s Research Office team
  • Lead stakeholder alignment and training activities
  • Mentor and develop technical skills in others
  • Contribute to practice development projects and align the organization’s point of view with industry best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • U.S. work authorization is required
  • Bachelor’s degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in research administration and/or legal-rated experience with contracts
  • Expertise in managing complex, high-stakes contracts, including Clinical Trial Agreements
  • Mastery in contract law, particularly in research agreements
  • Ability to communicate intricate contract details and negotiation outcomes clearly and precisely
  • Experience setting clear expectations and addressing potential concerns proactively
  • Deep analytical skills for complex contract clause analysis
  • Experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with diverse groups
  • Experience embracing and leading change for continuous process improvement
  • Familiarity with federal regulations related to clinical research, including NIH regulations covering NIH-funded inventions
  • Experience in research or healthcare compliance
  • Experience working in an administrative or business office of a university, hospital, or research institute, particularly involving complex contract management
  • Demonstrated leadership in stakeholder alignment and training activities
  • Ability to mentor and develop technical skills in others
  • Ability to balance multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks efficiently
  • Ability to maintain high utilization and throughput targets without compromising quality
  • Engagement in practice development projects and awareness of industry trends and contractual nuances

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual incentive compensation program
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Other wellness programs