Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. Beacon Hill's client is hiring a Temporary-to-Permanent Contracts Administrator to support a growing research operations team within a clinical research environment. This is a full-time, long-term temporary opportunity that offers hands-on involvement with clinical trial agreements, industry-sponsored research, and foundation-funded studies. The ideal candidate will have direct experience reviewing, redlining, and negotiating clinical research contracts, and will work closely with research administrators, legal partners, and external sponsors to ensure compliant and timely contract execution. This role is well-suited for candidates with strong contract review skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a solid understanding of clinical trials and research administration processes. Responsibilities: * Perform initial review of paperwork, contracts, and agreements related to clinical trials with Industry and Foundation sponsors in coordination with Clinical Research Administrators and Grant Administrators. * Review, redline, and negotiate contracts using approved language guidelines and institutional standards. * Track contract negotiations in designated systems and maintain accurate, up-to-date records. * Implement requested contract language changes and submit revised documents to sponsors for review and approval. * Maintain ongoing communication with sponsors and assigned departments regarding contract status, timelines, and next steps. * Apply and leverage the organization's approved contract provisions during daily contract review. * Manage the receipt, routing, and execution of finalized contracts. * Review, revise, and negotiate contract terms and advise Pre-Award Grants teams as needed. * Collaborate with the Innovative Pillar, Office of Legal Affairs, and internal leadership on contract language and compliance issues. * Review contract terms with the Contracts Team Lead, Assistant Director, and/or Director as required. * Process Master (Boilerplate) agreements, work/study orders, amendments, and contract modifications. * Review IRB and/or IACUC approvals, associated budgets, complete AIM forms, and prepare documentation for Post Award account establishment. * Guide departments through research administration processes, procedures, and best practices related to clinical research contracts. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in business, finance, healthcare administration, paralegal studies, or a related field required. * Paralegal certification preferred. * Previous experience supporting clinical trials and clinical research contracts is strongly preferred. * Experience working in a research administration office or industry equivalent. * Proficiency with MS Office Suite, PeopleSoft, Adobe Pro, Adobe Sign, iContracts, Cayuse, and Oracle enterprise systems. * Familiarity with clinical trials, research compliance, budgeting, and grants management. * Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Candidates must reside in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com . Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)
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