Job Information
Actalent Senior Research Contract Specialist in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Job Description
Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Contracting in the Clinical Trials Office (CTO), the Senior Contracting Specialist will work with investigators, clinical trial coordinators, foundation and industry sponsors, and contract research organizations to negotiate clinical research agreements in accordance with institutional policies.
This role involves providing orientation, training, and mentoring to CTO clinical research agreement associates, conducting and coordinating peer-review and quality assurance activities within CTO, and facilitating interactions with CTO and the Technology Ventures Office (TVO) and the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) regarding issues and agreements that overlap with CTO expertise.
Hard Skills
1-3 years related work experience in research administration, pre-award and post-award management of grants and contracts
Advanced skills with Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications
Soft Skills
Ability to work with a varied caseload with minimal supervision
Strong judgment and ability to apply legal principles and Medical Center policies to specific legal issues
Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Strong organization and time management skills
Ability to multi-task while remaining detail-oriented in a highly time sensitive environment
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Job Type
- This is a permanent position.
Work Environment
100% Remote but you must reside in MA, NH, RI, CT, or VT
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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