Clinical Research Contract Administrator
 Akron Children's Hospital | |
 United States, Ohio, Akron | |
 Jun 30, 2026 | |
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Full-time, 40 hours/week Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Hybrid remote (onsite 6-12 days/month) Summary: Clinical Research Contract Administrator is responsible for coordinating the development, review, revision, execution, and administration of research related contracts, including amendments in alignment with clinical trials, institutional policies, and regulations. This role facilitates and supports the contract lifecycle process, including coordination of contract terms and communication between internal stakeholders, sponsors, and the Legal Department. This position assists with interpretation of operational and business terms to support contract processing and issue resolution. Follows established processes to ensure accurate tracking metrics, compliance and timely execution of agreements. Serves as a liaison with the Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute and the Legal Department to route, process, and support execution of all research related contracts.Responsibilities: 1. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: contract administration, coordination, communication and contract management, to ensure compliance. 2. Review incoming agreements and amendments for accuracy and completeness. 3. Assists in preparation of information for distribution regarding contract status, compliance documentation, modifications, negotiations, and terminations. 4. Communicates assignments to negotiators, principal investigators, study teams, accounting, business administrators, and sponsors as needed. 5. Collaborates with research administration, compliance, finance, legal and other institutional departments to resolve contract-related issues. 6. Review, support negotiations, and conclude confidentiality agreements for research activities. 7. Finalize research agreements including securing signatures, oversee handoff of completed agreements to Principal Investigators for back end processing including initiating the account setup process. 8. Maintain accurate records regarding all contractual agreements. 9. Prepares special reports and analyses, as required. Other information: Technical Expertise 1. High attention to detail and ability to multi-task 2. Works independently and displays initiative and sound judgement. 3. Ability to interact and communicate, both orally and in writing, with individuals from all levels within the organization is required. 4. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) is required. 5. Competency with the incorporation artificial intelligence (CoPilot, etc) into workflows is required 6. Preferred experience in clinical trial agreement administration and in a healthcare setting. 7. Minimum two years of research relevant experience preferred Education and Experience 1. Education: Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business administration, or related field. 2. Licensure: 3. Certification: 4. Years of relevant experience: minimum 3 years is required. 5. Years of supervisory experience: NA Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Status: Fixed Hybrid | |