Closing Date: 10th April, 2026

Description:

Description:
SWOG Cancer Research Network is one of five network groups that together comprise the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN). SWOG designs and conducts multidisciplinary clinical trials to improve the practice of medicine in preventing, detecting, and treating cancer, and to enhance the quality of life for cancer survivors.

Provide contracting services for the provision of clinical trial support and resources within the SWOG Cancer Research Network environment. Develop contract language in keeping with both SWOG principles and NCI guidelines and standards. Negotiate language with pharmaceutical collaborators. Track trial development timelines and ensure that contracts are executed accordingly. Work collaboratively with SWOG investigators in institutions across the United States. Develop and execute Material Use and Data Use Agreements with various parties receiving SWOG specimens and data in accordance with SWOG and NCI policy and regulations. Develop exhibits as necessary to complete the contracting process.

Accountability:
The Contract Attorney reports to the SWOG Chief Medical Officer and Chief Administrative Officer

About The Hope Foundation for Cancer Research:
The Hope Foundation for Cancer Research is a nonprofit public charity, created with the mission of supporting the research and education programs conducted by SWOG Cancer Research Network in efforts to eradicate adult cancers. The Foundation has awarded over $20 million to SWOG programs and projects, contributing to Fellowships, Continuing Education for Physicians, Nurses and CRAs, and supplemented clinical trials funded through the National Cancer Institute. For more information, please visit our websites: http://www.thehopefoundation.orgor http://www.swog.org.

Responsibilities:

Always promote the mission of The Hope Foundation through our Professional Standards of Customer Service, Reliability, Productivity, Professionalism, Accuracy, Timeliness, and Problem-Solving.
Negotiate contract language with pharmaceutical and other external partners in keeping with SWOG and NCI policies and principles. Specifically, negotiate language for study agreements, material use agreements, data use agreements, confidential disclosure agreements, services agreements, licensing agreements, memorandum of understanding agreements, and other agreements that might arise.
Assist in tracking study development to ensure timely activation. Work closely with SWOG study teams, comprised of physician researchers, across the nation, and SWOG staff across core offices. Facilitate communications and act as a liaison between SWOG and outside participants, including pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
Participate in regular operational calls that assess approved studies under development with the aim of evaluating legal and other requirements necessary to achieve success.
Advise SWOG Administrative Leadership on the status of contracts under development and any problems requiring escalation.
Coordinate legal review of contract language as necessary with the NCI.
Facilitate the periodic review of contracts as necessary and take leadership in the completion of contract amendments that become necessary.
Identify and report on barriers and issues related to contract development and pursue resolution.
Work with paralegal staff to manage the circulation of all contracts for review and execution.
Serve as a SWOG and NCTN ambassador to potential pharmaceutical collaborators explaining and educating them regarding the SWOG Cancer Research Network, NCI, and NCTN.
Evaluate translational medicine study plans and determine requirements for contracting. Communicate with SWOG's national human tissue bank as needed to assist with release of specimens from the bank when all requirements have been met on executed use agreements.
Assist with the development of standards, playbooks, contract templates and other materials helpful to this work.

Qualifications:
Education: Legal degree/JD

Core Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Integrity: Actions are consistent with ethical values. Honest in communication and actions. Honors the uniqueness of each individual, promotes sensitivity and inclusion. Functions effectively and respectfully within the context of varying cultural beliefs, behaviors and backgrounds.
Respect: Demonstrates consideration and appreciation for colleagues, clients, and customers.
Teamwork & Collaboration: Works cooperatively and productively with others to achieve shared goals.
Communication: Demonstrates the ability to convey thoughts and ideas as well as understanding the perspective of others.
Systems Thinking: Ability to see and understand whole systems and how elements within systems relate.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of contracting for the provision of clinical trial support and resources within a large clinical trials environment.
Demonstrated experience in effectively accomplishing clinical trial contract development that leads to activation.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while collaborating in resolving problems.
Some knowledge of the basics of clinical trial budget development and the crafting of statements of work and appendices is desired.
Some knowledge and understanding of the work of clinical trials is desired.
Some knowledge of clinical billing is desired.
Strong organizational skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to see and understand whole systems and how elements within systems relate.
Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal, ability to convey thoughts and ideas as well as understanding the perspective of others.
Must be proficient with computers running Office O365, Adobe Pro, MS Word.
Must have demonstrated excellent customer service skills via teleconferencing, messaging, email and in person.
Ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty in the workplace by driving exploration and discussion which leads to answers and action.
Must possess energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work effectively and respectfully within the context of varying cultural beliefs, behaviors, and backgrounds.
Ability to demonstrate consideration and appreciation for colleagues, clients, and customers.
Ability to work cooperatively and productively with others to achieve shared goals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Please submit cover letter and CV by April 10

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year