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Thanks for your interest in children`s mercy!: do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? at children’s mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serveOur employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by u.sNews & world report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.
Children’s mercy is in the heart of kansas city – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businessesThis is where our patients and families live, work and playThis is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving backAs a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.
Overview: assists the manager of research administration contracts with research administration services, specifically focused on contract management, in support of research funded by federal, foundation and pharmaceutical/biotechnology corporations, among other sponsoring entities.
At children’s mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our wallsA successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.
Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidatesBecause we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the children’s mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza and covid-19 vaccines are a condition of employment for all employees in our organizationNew employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (mmr) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (tdap) vaccination since 2005If you become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with human resources.
Responsibilities:
Draft, review, revise, process and negotiate all manner of research agreements including but not limited to clinical trial agreements, other industry agreements, non-disclosure and non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, data use agreements, collaborative research agreements, registry/repository/consortium participation agreement, and miscellaneous research related agreements
Assist manager of research contracts in administering contract management system (myagreements) and implementation of team process improvement projects
Qualifications:
Masters degree of juris doctrate and 1-2 years experience should be in a hospital or academic research institution or similar setting preferred
Or
Bachelor`s degree required and 3-5 years in drafting and interpreting complex contract language, as it relates to research; strong communication and analytical skills (verbal and written) a must; experience should be in a hospital or academic research institution or similar setting
Starting pay: our pay ranges are market competitiveThe pay range for this job begins at $29.26, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.
Remote work/work from home: this position is entirely remote or work-from-homeThe person hired must live in the kansas city metro area and may attend on-site meetings, as scheduled.
Eeo employer/disabled/vet: children’s mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitorsA personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidatesThe hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran statusA drug screen will be performed upon hireChildren’s mercy is smoke and tobacco free.
Our commitment to diversity & inclusion: cm is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforceOur patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do weWe know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionateIf you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at cmIn recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.
