Contracts Associate II - Preclinical Trials

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Contract Associate II – Preclinical Contracts

MSK’s Office of General Counsel is seeking a Contracts Associate II to join its Preclinical 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 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.

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

Key Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor, or equivalent professional degree preferred.

• 2–4 years’ experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating preclinical research contracts, especially Data Transfer Agreements and Materials Transfer Agreements, with substantive experience beyond standard AUTM templates and FDP templates.

• Familiarity with Collaborative Research Agreements and Sponsored Research Agreements.

• 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 internal and external stakeholders, including MSK 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 and learning 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 Lead Assistant General Counsel

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