Contract Specialist – Neurology

WashU IT

. Serve as liaison between University stakeholders and companies, foundations, non-profit entities, and government agencies .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,400 - $99,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation and research administration, with a strong ability to draft and manage various agreements while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Capable of providing strategic insights and support to stakeholders in a university setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract NegotiationsDrafting AgreementsResearch AdministrationStrong Oral And Written CommunicationWorkload Prioritization

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementClinical Trial AgreementsBudget DevelopmentData Use AgreementsConfidentiality AgreementsCollaboration AgreementsFederal Research AgreementsSubaward AgreementsRisk IdentificationData Integrity Management

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentAbility To Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Contract Tracking SystemOnCore Calendar

Industry Keywords

Research AdministrationClinical TrialsNegotiation PoliciesComplianceStakeholder Liaison

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as liaison between University stakeholders and companies, foundations, non-profit entities, and government agencies
Draft and negotiate industry-sponsored clinical trial agreements and other research agreements
Manage a large-volume contract portfolio from negotiation through contract closeout
Review and negotiate clinical research, laboratory, data use, confidentiality, collaboration, foundation, federal, sponsored research, service, and subaward agreements
Develop, review, and negotiate clinical trial budgets
Advise faculty and staff on contractual relationship and negotiation issues
Review intellectual property, publication, communication, financial, and indemnification terms
Identify risks, unusual circumstances, and alternative contractual language
Support principal investigators, departmental, school, and central administrators
Coordinate OnCore calendar intake, development, and builds for clinical trial invoicing and research billing compliance
Monitor regulatory, policy, and court-decision changes affecting contract negotiations
Maintain electronic contract records and data integrity in the contract tracking system
Provide strategic data and reports to senior administration
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
No specific certification/professional license is required
No specific work experience is required
Relevant experience (5 years) preferred
Research administration or contract negotiation experience (2 years) preferred
Contract negotiations
Drafting agreements
Research administration
Negotiation
Knowledge of policies and procedures
Strong oral and written communication
Sound judgment
Ability to work independently
Workload prioritization
Driver's license is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employee and university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges
Annual health screenings
Mental health resources
Mindfulness programs and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child
Family care resources
Tuition covered for the employee and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years