Contracts Specialist

• Independently draft, negotiate, and finalize research-related agreements
• Negotiate industry sponsored research, material transfer, non-disclosure, data use, and industry-funded subcontract agreements
• Negotiate intellectual property, publication rights, confidentiality, indemnification, and invoicing terms
• Identify contractual and policy issues involving research integrity, conflicts of interest, export control, and accounting
• Escalate issues to appropriate university officials and follow through until resolved
• Interpret and explain contract terms and conditions to students, faculty, and staff
• Resolve complex contractual problems during negotiations with OTT team members, investigators, staff, and industry sponsors
• Collect and document internal approvals before contract execution
• Maintain complete records of agreement drafts, correspondence, and internal approvals
• Facilitate interactions with university research administration offices
• Assist in revising standard agreements to reflect policy, regulatory, and legal changes
• Develop client-service improvements and assist with training delivery for team members, faculty, and client groups
• Perform other duties as assigned

Contracts Specialist II

• Support the Contracts and Payer Relations Manager with the contracting process
• Log and track contracts, amendments, and agreements to ensure timely and accurate review and approvals
• Maintain accurate contract records, files, and supporting documentation
• Monitor provider update emails and the contracts mailbox for requests and required actions
• Maintain internal location and service databases and update changes
• Ensure accurate directory information internally and with payers
• Support contract-related rate and system setup in the electronic health record with the revenue cycle team
• Perform quality assurance for rate, site, and service configuration in electronic health record and payer systems
• Complete and submit site addition/change forms to payers
• Maintain site identifiers and program credentials, including updates in the EHR
• Resolve contract-related denials or billing issues with the Contracts and Payer Relations Manager, payers, and Claims department
• Update NC Tracks, NPPES, Alpha CMS, Provider Direct, payer, and internal systems to reflect agency changes and terminations
• Assist with EHR and internal system assessments and develop strategies to improve system efficiency

Contracts and Payer Relations Specialist

• Support the Company’s contracts team, including transactional attorneys
• Assist in managing the contract lifecycle and perform substantive contract coordinator duties
• Report to the Associate General Counsel
• Administer the contract lifecycle from intake through execution and post-execution tracking
• Route contracts for legal and business review, approval workflows, signature coordination, and contract close-out
• Draft, revise, and coordinate review of standard-form contracts, including vendor agreements, NDAs, and service agreements
• Prepare amendments and renewals using approved templates and playbooks, with attorney review
• Maintain accurate records in the contract lifecycle management platform
• Ensure version control, audit readiness, compliance with internal controls, record retention policies, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor and track outstanding items, contractual obligations, and expiration dates
• Draft and assist with ancillary legal documents and exhibits related to corporate transactions, including entity formation, reorganization, and disclosure schedules

• Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Conduct proposal reviews and coordination
• Negotiate contracts, including potentially commercial Terms and Conditions
• Review estimate at completion (EAC)
• Support program management and execution reviews
• Provide general contract administration support
• Guide senior management regarding contractual and business issues
• Ensure negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies
• Advise management on contractual rights and obligations and possible mitigation of contractual/program risks

Principal Specialist, Contracts

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage clinical trial agreements, amendments, and associated contract documentation
• Develop, negotiate, and manage site budgets within approved sponsor parameters
• Liaise with sponsors, investigative sites, legal teams, and internal stakeholders on contract and budget activities
• Ensure contracts and budgets are executed within study timelines and project milestones
• Maintain contract management systems, trackers, templates, and documentation
• Review contractual documents for accuracy, completeness, regulatory alignment, sponsor requirements, and company policy compliance
• Monitor contract status and resolve negotiation roadblocks
• Support site payment activities and coordinate accurate, timely invoicing
• Assist with country and site start-up activities, document collection, and study maintenance
• File and maintain contract-related documentation throughout the study lifecycle
• Participate in project meetings and report contract and budget progress
• Support quality initiatives, audits, inspections, and process improvement activities
• Contribute to development of systems, tools, and best practices for contract and budget management

Site Contracts Specialist

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including master services agreements, statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, procurement agreements, and partnership agreements
• Ensure contracts comply with internal policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and risk management guidelines
• Collaborate with legal, sales, procurement, finance, and other internal stakeholders to translate business needs into contractual terms
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks, providing recommendations to business teams
• Maintain contract records in the company's contract management system
• Assist with contract templates, processes, and best practices
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on contractual matters and company policies
• Support dispute resolution and contract amendments
• Monitor relevant legal and industry changes impacting contract law and Jabil's business

• Negotiate, draft, review, and finalize Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and other site-related contracts for clinical research studies
• Lead contract negotiations with investigative sites, hospitals, academic institutions, site networks, and healthcare systems
• Review legal and commercial terms, including confidentiality, indemnification, insurance, intellectual property, publication rights, and payment provisions
• Negotiate site budgets and payment schedules with study teams and site representatives
• Identify contractual risks and propose solutions aligned with company and sponsor requirements
• Manage contract amendments resulting from protocol changes, study extensions, enrollment adjustments, or budget updates
• Serve as the primary point of contact for site contract communications with sponsors, sites, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders
• Mentor, lead, and motivate more junior staff
• Provide quality feedback and guidance to peers
• Contribute to training and Quality assurance plans within SSU and update SOPs/WI

Site Contracts Specialist – Senior

• Review, draft, negotiate, and administer moderately complex SaaS agreements, MSAs, software licensing agreements, custom amendments, DPAs, BAAs, public procurement terms, and related documents
• Own assigned agreements through their full lifecycle, including input, approvals, execution, renewal, amendment, and termination
• Coordinate contract work during time-sensitive and business-critical periods, including month-end and quarter-end cycles
• Identify contractual, operational, regulatory, security, privacy, revenue, and commercial implications
• Escalate high-impact issues with options and recommendations
• Lead customer-facing negotiations and internal deal discussions
• Participate in calls and meetings as required
• Partner with Sales, Customer Success, Finance, Product, Security, Compliance, Legal Operations, and Proposals
• Interpret industry regulations and contract terms and provide practical guidance on obligations, risk, process, and approved alternatives
• Maintain accurate contract records, approvals, obligation handoffs, and lifecycle data in Salesforce and designated repositories
• Provide regular contract status updates to leadership and assigned account team members
• Recommend or lead improvements to templates, clause guidance, intake, approvals, reporting, and workflow consistency
• Assist team members and model effective workload prioritization
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Understand the contracting needs and requirements of Lumanity’s operating companies
• Ensure agreements align with client specifications, Master Services Agreements (MSAs), and project-level requirements
• Review and prepare Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), MSAs, and other agreements using established Lumanity guidelines
• Coordinate agreement review, amendments, and signatures with commercial teams and clients
• Maintain contract trackers
• Organize legal and corporate documents
• Monitor upcoming contract expirations
• Maintain legal templates and process documentation
• Manage the Legal Services team inbox
• Provide general administrative support to help ensure an efficient contracting process

• Maintain clear organization of all active contracts, including MSAs, contract terms, pricing tiers, reporting, and other contractual requirements
• Prepare reports communicating contract status to project managers and department management staff
• Evaluate contract performance, terms, expenditures, and deliverables
• Ensure contract compliance with PWS, FAR, and other federal and state regulations; initiate corrective action when necessary
• Forecast and take action on necessary contract actions, including modifications, COI, and representations and certifications
• Collaborate cross-functionally, with program personnel, department employees, and key customers
• Assist with financial tracking for all contracts via Unanet
• Complete closeout activities for assigned contracts in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Support the Management Team in creating and maintaining SOPs and department policies
• Maintain understanding of local and federal regulations affecting contracts
• Use Six Sigma/Lean methodologies to reduce inefficiencies and improve responsiveness
• Perform other duties as necessary