Job Description
Job Title: Research Contract Specialist
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8 AM-5 PM or 9 AM-6 PM
Role Overview:
Manage and negotiate clinical trial agreements and related contracts to ensure compliance with institutional and federal guidelines. Serve as liaison between research teams, legal, and operations.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Draft, review, and negotiate research-related contracts and amendments.
+ Interpret contract terms, laws, and policies; ensure compliance.
+ Track and facilitate timely execution of agreements.
+ Advise stakeholders on regulatory and institutional requirements.
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree in legal studies, healthcare, business administration, finance, accounting, or research-related field OR paralegal certification.
+ Minimum 3 years' experience reviewing, writing, editing, and negotiating contracts, preferably in an academic or medical setting.
+ Strong experience in sponsor contract negotiation (grants experience a plus).
+ Familiarity with clinical trial agreements, regulatory compliance, and grant administration.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe, and DocuSign.
+ Preferred: Experience supporting research teams in Heart, Lung, Vascular, Digestive Health, and Orthopedics.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Orlando, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $91520.00/yr.
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Student Loan Repayment Program
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 4, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Contract work,
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