Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Contract Associate II - Preclinical Research Contracts

MSK's Office of General Counsel is seeking a Contracts Associate II to join its Preclinical Research Contracting team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support and advise our scientific and research leaders and aid the MSK Legal team in advancing MSK's mission of ending cancer for life.

Role Overview:

• Responsible for independently managing preclinical research contracts from creation to execution.

• Draft, review, negotiate, finalize, and amend agreement terms and conditions with minimal direction from MSK legal counsel.

• Liaise with internal stakeholders and provide updates as requested.

• Maintain and update relevant contract system(s) and databases.

• Support the development and implementation of MSK contract guidance documents, workflows, policies, SOPs, and tools for tracking and managing preclinical agreements.

• Assist with special projects and other job-related activities as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor, or equivalent professional degree preferred.

• 1-2 years' experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating substantive preclinical research contracts (e.g., Material Transfer Agreements, Data Transfer Agreements, Collaboration Agreements, and Sponsored Research Agreements), preferably for an academic or non-profit institution.

• Will consider highly qualified applicants without a JD and 2-4 years' on-point experience.

• Demonstrated interest in science, preclinical research, and/or healthcare.

Core Skills:

• Excellent writing and drafting skills with a sharp attention to detail.

• The ability to develop, facilitate, and orchestrate effective communication with all members of MSK, including research staff, administrators, and institutional leaders.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment notable for a high volume of preclinical contract requests and deadlines.

• Enthusiastic about continuous improvement, knowing the most effective and efficient processes to optimize workflow.

Additional Information:

• Location: Hybrid with at least two days on-site at 633 Third Avenue, in NYC.

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm

• Reporting to the Associate General Counsel for Preclinical Research Contracts

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