Contract Specialist – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

WashU IT

Contract Specialist managing university-wide contract negotiations and serving as liaison between stakeholders and entities. Drafting and negotiating various research agreements and contracts.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,200 - $128,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as the liaison between University stakeholders and companies, major foundations and non-profit entities, and government agencies.
Manages the contract portfolio of departments and schools.
Drafts and negotiates clinical research agreements, laboratory agreements, and other types of contracts.
Advises faculty and staff on issues affecting contractual relationships.
Reviews contract and agency guidelines to safeguard the interests of the university.
Evaluates risk associated with transactions and agreements.
Maintains electronic records that are consistent and current.

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. - Juris Doctor
Relevant Experience (5 Years)
Research Administration Or Contract Negotiation (2 Years)
Agency Law, Communication, Contract Agreements, Contract Law, Contract Modifications, Contract Negotiations, FDA Compliance, Insurance, Licensing Agreements, Paralegal Education, Patent Licensing, Prioritization, Research Compliance, Self-Organization (Business), Sound Judgment, Working Independently, Writing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Contract AgreementsContract ModificationsAgency LawPatent LicensingInsurance

Soft Skills

CommunicationSelf-OrganizationSound JudgmentPrioritizationWorking Independently