Contracts Associate

Skills
Company PresentationsContract NegotiationInternal ComplianceLegal WritingOrganization SkillsPresentationsTechnology Transfer
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Day to day

  • Prepare timely execution of various types of agreements according to policies and procedures including Confidentiality Agreements Consulting Agreements and Research Collaboration Agreements
  • Negotiate and draft Inter Institutional and other agreements
  • Maintain departmental agreement database and ensure compliance with regulations
  • Resolve contractual issues and assist in development of policies and procedures
  • Collaborate with hospital personnel and external sponsors in preparation and submission of agreements
  • Identify problematic language in agreements and escalate negotiations when required
  • Maintain active communication with stakeholders and function as departmental liaison
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives and generate workflow reports
  • Develop and conduct contract orientations workshops and presentations
  • Enhance knowledge of best practices and negotiation policies through ongoing development