Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field, including paralegal or legal studies., At least two years of relevant work experience, preferably in clinical trial contracting., Strong contract negotiation skills and knowledge of contract management principles., Excellent computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and database software..

Key responsibilities:

Prepare, review, and negotiate contractual agreements with trial sponsors.

Coordinate with legal, clinical, and other departments to ensure timely contract execution.

Maintain accurate tracking of contracts and related correspondence.

Participate in contract review meetings and prepare management reports.

Job description

Job Summary

This position, under the guidance of a Research Contract Analyst Lead, is responsible for preparation, negotiation, and execution of contractual agreements with trial sponsors on behalf of TGH while working with cross-functional departments to meet client deliverables. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of the Office of Clinical Research and Tampa General Hospital.

Reviews draft contract documents, including Start-up Agreements, Work Orders and Change Orders, etc. from sponsor/grantor provided templates per guidance provided by the Research Contract Analyst Lead and in conjunction with relevant departments.
Facilitates the negotiation of CDAs by reviewing sponsor CDAs and negotiate within CDA review guidelines, including coordination with TGH’s legal and business department to ensure timely agreements.
Drafts and edits contractual agreements based upon existing standard templates and policies
Communicates with legal counsel as needed
Directs sponsor interaction with new and established contacts per guidance provided by the Research Contract Analyst Lead.
Review sponsor contractual templates and edit as appropriate to ensure TGH’s positions are covered and to highlight areas of potential concern.
Ensures contracts show all the appropriate TGH edits before sending to the sponsor.
Ensures contractual documents are processed and maintained in relevant databases.
Provides quality deliverables in accordance with strict deadlines.
Prepares contract approval timelines with all parties involved and leads follow-up efforts, as directed, to obtain contract approval.
Negotiates and releases contract language in accordance with project requirements and TGH and industry standards.
Manages dissemination and filing of contractual agreements.
Coordinates efforts, as directed, among TGH clients, suppliers and outside counsel to facilitate timely execution of agreements.
Maintains up-to-date tracking of all contracts and client correspondence and provides periodic internal updates.
Participates in the development and testing of tools and procedures
Prepares ad hoc management reports as required.
Leads or participates in client and team calls.
Participate in contract review meetings.
Full time presence in the office is required
Bachelor’s degree in a related field including paralegal / legal studies and at least two (2) years’ of relevant work experience.
Clinical trial contracting experience highly preferred.
Advanced legal training/coursework preferred
Contract negotiation skills
Knowledge of contract management principles.
Excellent computer skills and comprehensive knowledge of relevant software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, database software.
Fluent in English, oral and written
Excellent writing capabilities, including the ability to write reports and business correspondence
Ability to read, analyze and interpret contractual documents and technical procedures
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and clients
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to work independently and work as part of a project team
Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills
Analytical skills, problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Confident dealing with internal staff, and external stakeholders as required

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus

Eligible for Remote Work

Fully Remote

Job

Clinical Research

Organization

Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Shift

Day Job

Job Type

Remote

Shift Hours

8am-5pm

Minimum Salary

55,868.80

Job Posting

May 6, 2025, 4:52:55 PM

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