John Counts Email & Phone Number

Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts

An accomplished analytical thinker and problem solver; interpret complex sponsored research and compliance regulations and make accurate operational decisions. A track record of evaluating contractual and compliance issues within an organization and taking appropriate action to improve operational performance. Skills and abilities necessary to develop and implement systems, policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with existing regulations and best practices. Proactive and motivated and deliver a high level of customer service. Maintain balance between research integrity, ethics, and industry interests. Reviewed and updated policies and procedures to meet compliance program requirements; worked with the Associate Vice Provost of Research to identify issues and solutions. Fifteen years’ experience in research administration focused on contracts and compliance.Areas of Expertise• Contract Negotiation; Fundamental Research and Clinical Trials • Systems Development and Implementation• 2 CFR 200; Revenue Procedures 97-14 and 2007-47• Pre- and Post-award Compliance • Risk Analysis of International Research Partners• Developed / Implemented Compliance Training • Sub-award Compliance and Monitoring• Export Control: EAR, ITAR and Department of Commerce • Financial and Non-Financial Compliance• IRB Collaboration, HIPAA • Staff Development and Team Building• Maintain Client Relations (Internal and External) • Federally Funded Research Contract Administration

Boston, Massachusetts

• Managed/trained grants officers, sub-awards manager, and contracts negotiator. • Over $130M in grant and contract funding in Fiscal Year 2016 • Reported directly to senior research management. • Participated in the ITAR registration for the Kostas Research Institute. • Implemented a confidential information period of obligation tracking system. • Oversaw development of Coeus/Access interface reporting system. • Initiated Uniform Guidance outreach training to research administration support staff.

Boston, Massachusetts

• Managed and trained a staff of six, including five contracts negotiators and a budget specialist.• Directed agreement negotiation with industrial sponsors and collaboration agreements with sister academic institutions, including management of contractual requirements over contract life.• Worked collaboratively with the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Technology & Innovation Development Office (TIDO), Research Finance, and General Counsel’s Office involving issues such as investigator initiated research involving applications to FDA for Investigational New Drug (IND) and Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) and investigator contribution to establish intellectual property rights. • Served as liaison between principal investigators, industrial sponsors, and hospital systems.• Assumed responsibility for point of contact to monitor overall progress of component requirements necessary for study establishment.