Inside Higher Ed
Associate General Counsel, Healthcare & Research
Inside Higher Ed, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Base pay range: $135,900.00/yr - $238,400.00/yr
Associate General Counsel, Healthcare & Research
Johns Hopkins University is seeking an
Associate General Counsel, Healthcare & Research
to work in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The AGC will work primarily in the Healthcare & Research practice group and will work closely with the Chief Compliance Officer. The AGC will share responsibility for providing legal counsel across the research and academic medical center enterprise, including transactional and regulatory compliance support. The AGC will also handle legal issues related to graduate medical education conducted through the School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health. The successful candidate will have relevant years of legal experience counseling on legal issues surrounding academic research, an understanding of the regulatory requirements for the responsible conduct of research (particularly federally funded research), and a strong proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex transactional agreements for research purposes. OGC seeks an attorney who understands the collaborative nature of an academic institution where flexibility, adaptability, and patience are critical. A candidate who sees the big picture, is practical, has a strong work ethic, energy, urgency, and a passion for Johns Hopkins University’s mission. Responsibilities
Provide legal guidance and support regarding compliance with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to Johns Hopkins University research activities, domestically and internationally. Advise on sponsored research matters, including animal and human subjects research, intellectual property, privacy, conflict of interest, award compliance, research integrity, investigational drugs and devices, clinical trials, and other regulatory requirements. Support research administration offices in negotiating and administering sponsored research (basic laboratory and clinical trial research) and draft communications with government agencies, universities, foundations, and biotech/pharmaceutical companies, including sponsored research agreements, data use agreements, material transfer agreements, and confidentiality agreements. Provide legal advice on research misconduct proceedings and review of inquiry and investigation reports for legal sufficiency. Interpret, draft, and revise relevant policies and procedures and work with the Compliance office to support research compliance matters. Serve on relevant JHU committees and provide legal counsel on committee work. Other areas and projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school with superior academic credentials. Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar; licensed to practice in Maryland. Five plus years of relevant experience providing advice on transactional and regulatory compliance matters in one of: a college/university/academic medical center legal department; a large law firm; a relevant nonprofit institution; or a relevant federal department or agency. Education may substitute for experience and related experience may substitute for education as permitted by Johns Hopkins University equivalency guidelines. Preferred Qualifications
Experience counseling on complex legal issues and compliance across healthcare and research activities. Expertise drafting and negotiating complex contracts (e.g., sponsored research, confidentiality, clinical trial, data use, licensing, material transfer, MOUs, affiliation and professional service agreements). Willingness to learn new subject areas and implement newly acquired knowledge. Commitment to providing prompt and practical legal advice and excellent customer service. Strong analytical skills and sound judgment; ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines. Clear, concise, and collegial communication with internal and external partners. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and tact with sensitive issues. Self-awareness and judgment on when to escalate matters. Experience in a higher education or academic medical setting is strongly preferred. Additional information: Seniority level: Mid-Senior level; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Legal; Industry: Online Audio and Video Media; Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5pm; Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus; FLSA: Exempt. Equal Opportunity Employer: Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. EEO information is available at the university’s official postings. The university complies with accessibility and reasonable accommodation requirements. Applicants should refer to the university's official policies for background checks, diversity and inclusion, vaccination, accommodations, and related pre-employment requirements. For more information, please visit the Johns Hopkins benefits and HR information pages.
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Johns Hopkins University is seeking an
Associate General Counsel, Healthcare & Research
to work in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The AGC will work primarily in the Healthcare & Research practice group and will work closely with the Chief Compliance Officer. The AGC will share responsibility for providing legal counsel across the research and academic medical center enterprise, including transactional and regulatory compliance support. The AGC will also handle legal issues related to graduate medical education conducted through the School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health. The successful candidate will have relevant years of legal experience counseling on legal issues surrounding academic research, an understanding of the regulatory requirements for the responsible conduct of research (particularly federally funded research), and a strong proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex transactional agreements for research purposes. OGC seeks an attorney who understands the collaborative nature of an academic institution where flexibility, adaptability, and patience are critical. A candidate who sees the big picture, is practical, has a strong work ethic, energy, urgency, and a passion for Johns Hopkins University’s mission. Responsibilities
Provide legal guidance and support regarding compliance with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to Johns Hopkins University research activities, domestically and internationally. Advise on sponsored research matters, including animal and human subjects research, intellectual property, privacy, conflict of interest, award compliance, research integrity, investigational drugs and devices, clinical trials, and other regulatory requirements. Support research administration offices in negotiating and administering sponsored research (basic laboratory and clinical trial research) and draft communications with government agencies, universities, foundations, and biotech/pharmaceutical companies, including sponsored research agreements, data use agreements, material transfer agreements, and confidentiality agreements. Provide legal advice on research misconduct proceedings and review of inquiry and investigation reports for legal sufficiency. Interpret, draft, and revise relevant policies and procedures and work with the Compliance office to support research compliance matters. Serve on relevant JHU committees and provide legal counsel on committee work. Other areas and projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school with superior academic credentials. Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar; licensed to practice in Maryland. Five plus years of relevant experience providing advice on transactional and regulatory compliance matters in one of: a college/university/academic medical center legal department; a large law firm; a relevant nonprofit institution; or a relevant federal department or agency. Education may substitute for experience and related experience may substitute for education as permitted by Johns Hopkins University equivalency guidelines. Preferred Qualifications
Experience counseling on complex legal issues and compliance across healthcare and research activities. Expertise drafting and negotiating complex contracts (e.g., sponsored research, confidentiality, clinical trial, data use, licensing, material transfer, MOUs, affiliation and professional service agreements). Willingness to learn new subject areas and implement newly acquired knowledge. Commitment to providing prompt and practical legal advice and excellent customer service. Strong analytical skills and sound judgment; ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines. Clear, concise, and collegial communication with internal and external partners. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and tact with sensitive issues. Self-awareness and judgment on when to escalate matters. Experience in a higher education or academic medical setting is strongly preferred. Additional information: Seniority level: Mid-Senior level; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Legal; Industry: Online Audio and Video Media; Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5pm; Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus; FLSA: Exempt. Equal Opportunity Employer: Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. EEO information is available at the university’s official postings. The university complies with accessibility and reasonable accommodation requirements. Applicants should refer to the university's official policies for background checks, diversity and inclusion, vaccination, accommodations, and related pre-employment requirements. For more information, please visit the Johns Hopkins benefits and HR information pages.
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