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Beacon Hill is hiring a Research Administration Contracts Specialist to support a growing research operations team. This is a full-time, long-term temporary position offering the opportunity to work closely with research administrators, legal partners, and external sponsors. The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing, redlining, and negotiating research-related contracts, as well as coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant contract execution. This role is well-suited for candidates with strong contract review skills, excellent attention to detail, and familiarity with research administration processes.

Responsibilities:

• Perform initial review of paperwork, contracts, and agreements with Industry and Foundation sponsors in coordination with Research Administrators.

• Redline contracts based on approved language guidelines and organizational standards.

• Track contract negotiations in the appropriate systems and maintain updated records.

• Implement requested contract language changes and submit revisions to sponsors for review and approval.

• Maintain ongoing communication with sponsors and assigned departments regarding negotiation status and next steps.

• Apply approved contract provisions and effectively leverage organizational language positions during contract review.

• Manage the receipt, routing, and execution of finalized contracts.

• Review, revise, and negotiate contract terms and advise Pre-Award Grants teams as needed.

• Collaborate with legal teams and internal departments on contract language and compliance matters.

• Review contract terms with the Contracts Team Lead, Assistant Director, or Director as required.

• Process Master/Boilerplate agreements, study orders, amendments, and modifications.

• Review IRB or IACUC approvals, associated budgets, and required forms to prepare submissions for Post Award account establishment.

• Guide departmental teams through research administration processes and contract procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, healthcare administration, paralegal studies, or related field required.

• Paralegal certification preferred.

• Experience working in a research administration office or industry equivalent strongly preferred.

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, PeopleSoft, Adobe Pro, Adobe Sign, iContracts, Cayuse, and Oracle systems.

• Familiarity with clinical trials, research budgeting, and grants management is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.

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