Join the transformative team at City of Hope,, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

Position Summary

The Senior Contract Administrator plays a critical role in advancing clinical research by managing, reviewing, and negotiating complex clinical trial agreements. This position partners with sponsors, investigators, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely execution of contracts and budgets that support groundbreaking clinical trials. You’ll help build strong sponsor relationships while ensuring compliance, financial integrity, and operational excellence across studies.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Lead negotiation and execution of clinical trial agreements including CTA, CDA, MSA, and sub-site agreements
• Partner with the Office of General Counsel to develop and finalize contract language
• Negotiate clinical trial budgets, including per-patient costs, startup fees, and payment schedules
• Review contracts and agreements to ensure alignment with institutional policies
• Collaborate with sponsors to resolve budget, contract, and study-related issues
• Develop contract budget exhibits and support financial planning for studies
• Provide ongoing administrative support to Principal Investigators and research teams
• Monitor study files to ensure compliance, quality, and consistency
• Track key contract and budget metrics and support reporting and process improvements
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to enhance clinical trial administration

Your qualifications should be:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. J.D. strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in research administration, CRO, biotech/pharma, or healthcare industry
• Strong experience with clinical trials and contract negotiation
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical research processes
• Familiarity with GCP, FDA, HIPAA, and ICH guidelines preferred

• Experience negotiating key contract terms such as indemnification, IP, and confidentiality

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools

Additional Information:

Job Status: Full time, exempt

Salary range $ 110,837 - $177,340

City of Hope employees’ pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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