Contracts Attorney - Rsch

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• Job Type: Per Diem
• Time Type: Part time
• Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. This position is responsible in consultation with the Clinical Trials Office (CTO) Manager for providing an independent review, negotiation and preparation for execution of the various contracts with industry sponsors for studies related to human subject research. Assess each contract for compliance with institutional policy and applicable Federal and State Laws, in the areas of indemnification, subject injury, HIPAA, confidentiality, publication, funding terms, intellectual property rights, insurance, termination and AAHRPP requirements with respect to research.

Responsibilities

• Advise the CTO Manager on contract status, and discuss any outstanding terms for the various research contracts. (essential)
• Assess each contract for compliance with institutional, CRICO and Harvard policy, and applicable Federal and State Laws, in the areas of indemnification, subject injury, HIPAA, confidentiality, publication, funding terms, intellectual property rights, insurance, termination and AAHRPP requirements with respect to research. (essential)
• Review, revise or draft terms and conditions in contracts where necessary to meet the requirements of the Institution for research agreements. (essential)
• Maintain thorough and current knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations concerned with academic research within a healthcare setting. (essential)
• Represent client in often complex transactional matters including working in close collaboration with clients to understand the goals of the transaction, successfully negotiating documents and bringing the transaction to a successful conclusion. (essential)
• Has the authority to direct and support employees daily work activities. Has authority to undertake or recommend the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews. Direct Reports: None Indirect Reports: None

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Juris Doctorate required.
• 5-8 years of related work experience required; 3 or more years in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
• Advanced technical computer skills as required for technical support specific to functional area and related systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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