Overview Johns Hopkins University is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Healthcare & Research to work in a wide-ranging, intellectually stimulating, and collaborative practice within 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, and will address 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 issues surrounding academic research, an understanding of 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 working in an academic institution and who brings a practical, energetic, and mission-driven approach. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Provide legal guidance and support regarding compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to JHU's research activities, domestically and internationally. Advise on a broad range of sponsored research issues, 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 the 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 inquiry and investigation reports for legal sufficiency. Interpret, draft, and revise 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") Degree from an ABA-accredited nationally recognized law school with superior academic credentials. Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar association. Satisfaction of all applicable requirements for attorneys practicing in the State of Maryland. Five plus years of relevant experience providing advice and counsel on transactional and regulatory compliance matters within: (i) a college, university, or academic medical center legal department; (ii) a law firm serving large, complex clients; (iii) a relevant nonprofit institution; or (iv) a relevant federal government department or agency. Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications Experience counseling on complex legal issues and ability to address compliance with the full range of applicable laws, regulations, rules, and policies affecting JHU's healthcare and research activities. Expertise drafting and negotiating complex contracts (e.g., sponsored research agreements, confidentiality agreements, clinical trial agreements, data use agreements, licensing and other intellectual property agreements, material transfer agreements, memoranda of understanding, affiliation agreements, professional service agreements). Willingness to learn new subject areas and implement newly acquired knowledge. Commitment to providing excellent customer service through prompt and practical legal advice. Strong analytic skills with the ability to identify and apply sound judgment and reasoning. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple complex tasks, and prioritize competing deadlines from multiple constituencies. Clear, concise, and collegial communication with JHU personnel at all levels, external sponsors, and outside counsel. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and tact when handling sensitive issues. Appropriate self-awareness, including knowing when to escalate matters. Experience practicing in a higher education or academic medical setting is strongly preferred. Classified Title: Associate General Counsel; Job Posting Title (Working Title): Associate General Counsel, Healthcare & Research; Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PI; Starting Salary Range: $135,900 - $238,400 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.). Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus; Department name: VP and General Counsel Office of University Administration. Salary and benefits information are provided to eligible applicants. The Johns Hopkins University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal opportunity for all faculty, staff, and students without discrimination. Vaccine and accommodation information: Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The School of Medicine has separate requirements. For additional information, applicants should refer to Johns Hopkins vaccination information and accessibility resources as applicable. Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week.

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