<div class="content-intro">Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"7f4c969c-bdfa-46db-b24f-ebfa58a37324|53","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Segoe UI",469777842,"",469777843,"Segoe UI",469777844,"Segoe UI",201341986,"1",469769226,"Segoe UI",268442635,"22",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. From strategy to technology and everywhere in between, our experts use their unique skills to advance the important missions of education, nonprofit, healthcare, and state and local government clients.   People are at the center of all we do, and that’s why we empower career growth, provide industry-leading benefits packages, encourage a flexible work environment, and foster a culture of inclusion to support the needs of our team. We share a collective passion for our mission and our people. Guided by our seven core values, The Attain Way, our vision is the foundation of our culture—to be and attain the best. </div>Job Description The Research Contract Negotiator is responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating research-related agreements on behalf of the institution. This position requires strong knowledge of contract negotiation practices and research administration. The negotiator will work closely with faculty, principal investigators, staff, sponsors, and collaborating institutions to ensure timely, compliant, and effective agreements that support the institution’s research mission.    Job Responsibilities <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Draft, review, and negotiate research-related agreements, including, but not necessarily limited to federal grants and contracts, non-profit supported research agreements, clinical trial agreements, subawards, data use agreements, confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, and corporate sponsored research agreements. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ensure contract terms comply with institution policies, federal and state regulations, and funding agency requirements.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Identify and mitigate legal, financial, compliance, and intellectual property risks.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and departmental administrators to understand project needs and explain contractual requirements. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Adhere to established service levels, including updating the system of record.  </li> </ul>   Required Skills <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">3–5 years of experience in research contract negotiation. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Working knowledge of research compliance issues (human subjects, export controls, HIPAA, FCOI, data security, etc.). </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Strong negotiation, communication, and writing skills. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. </li> </ul>   Preferred Qualifications <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1">JD, Master’s degree, or Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1">Experience negotiating research agreements in a university, academic medical center, or research institute setting. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1">Familiarity with federal funding regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance, FAR, DFARS). </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1">Knowledge of intellectual property and technology transfer considerations. </li> </ul> <hr>    <div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">Attain Partners is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The individual base salary for this position is unique to each candidate and will be commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Interested in this position but the compensation isn’t quite right? Let us know your expectations, and we’ll see if we can make it happen based on your qualifications.</div><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range">$110,000—$130,000 USD</div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion">    Attain Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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