
Our Story in Numbers
3,000+
Contracts handled by Faculty Connection since 2005
600+
Companies we have collaborated with to support the advance of medicine
325
Medical Professionals we have supported over the years
20+
A legacy of expertise spanning 20+ years.

01
Minimizing Risk Factors
Faculty Connection takes on all legal obligations laid out in your contract to make sure you stay protected. We hold industry partners accountable for how your expertise and services are used, protect your academic freedom, and insulate you from any legal disputes.
02
Examining Your Contract
Our specialized team of legal experts completes a comprehensive review of your contract, verifying that indemnification clauses, intellectual property rights, and compliance with university policies are thoroughly assessed. In short, we handle the entire negotiation process so that you can focus on what’s really important to you—the research.
03
Negotiating Your Rates
Drawing from decades of experience in the clinical research field, our team is well-equipped to leverage our data and knowledge of competitive market rates to confirm that you’re getting the best possible compensation in exchange for your valuable time and effort.
04
Protecting Your Career
Our robust insurance package safeguards you from professional liability, so you can concentrate your energy on conducting groundbreaking research.
05
Delegating Your Administrative Needs
Conflict of interest tracking, invoices, records, compliance laws, tax forms…you name it, we’ve got you covered. No more paperwork, payment tracking, or administrative burdens—that’s our job now.
06
Connecting You to Professional Resources
Our network of leading pharmaceutical companies, medical device firms, biotech startups, and research organizations is now your professional playground. We handle the back-end minutiae, while you expand your sphere of influence and create meaningful partnerships with organizations that value your expertise.
APPROACH
We are here for you every step of the way.
Our organization is dedicated to helping thought leaders, researchers, and faculty finalize the risky legal and financial aspects of their contracts, giving them the time, energy, and freedom to focus on their priorities rather than the red tape.
PRICING
Transparent pricing, responsive for each unique engagement
When partnering with Faculty Connection, you assume no financial risk—you pay nothing upfront. Our specialized legal team handles all contract reviews and negotiations, including preliminary nondisclosure agreements, without requiring any investment from you.
Our straightforward payment process eliminates all financial uncertainty: Once your consulting contract is executed and you deliver your expertise, we invoice the client according to the contract terms. The client remits payment to Faculty Connection, we retain our 20% service fee calculated exclusively on amounts actually invoiced and paid, and immediately transfer the remaining 80% directly to you.
This transparent arrangement guarantees you will never receive a bill from Faculty Connection. Regardless of how much or how little consulting work you perform, you will never be indebted to us for our services. Our compensation comes solely from a percentage of client payments—if no work is billed, you have zero financial obligation to us. We only earn when you earn, and our fee is strictly limited to 20% of the actual amounts invoiced and collected.
TESTIMONIALS
What our consultants are saying
Working with Faculty Connection has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Their commitment to fostering meaningful partnerships is unmatched. As a consultant, I have been consistently impressed by their dedication to understanding client needs and supporting my efforts to deliver impactful solutions. The collaborative environment provided by Faculty Connection has significantly enhanced my ability to contribute effectively to various projects.
Chi Hornik, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center
Director, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Duke University School of Medicine
Duke Clinical Research Institute
Faculty Connection came highly recommended by one of my colleagues. Having worked with them a few times, I can see why. Their diligence, meticulous legal review, and skillful negotiation ensure that my contracts are both fair and well-structured. I especially appreciate their commitment to maintaining my academic independence and protecting my intellectual property. They also maintain records of my conflicts of interests and provide me with a detailed summary at the end of every year. Their expertise allows me to focus on my work with confidence, knowing that my interests are well-protected. I highly recommend their services.
Oluwatoyosi A. Onwuemene, M.D. MS.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Professor in Population Health Science
Division of Hematology
Duke University School of Medicine
Over the years I have had the great fortune to work with Faculty Connection. They have been instrumental in allowing faculty to provide their professional expertise to a broad variety of groups seeking such quality knowledge.
E. Magnus Ohman, M.B., CH.B.
VP of Global Development, General Medicine, Amgen, Inc.
Adjunct Professor in the Department of Medicine
Duke University School of Medicine
I have relied upon Faculty Connection to negotiate my contracts for years. With their involvement, I am confident that my interests are well represented and that the terms of my agreements are reasonable. In addition, Faculty Connection determines the market rate for my participation and has consistently requested appropriate compensation for the work that I perform. Their extensive experience working with pharmaceutical and academic groups has consistently streamlined these negotiation processes.
Jennifer Green, MD
Professor of Medicine
Duke University Medical Center
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition
Working with Faculty Connection is an extremely high-value proposition for any organization. Experts from Faculty Connection not only have research and scientific expertise, but they also are active clinicians have pragmatic insight into the everyday challenges in the practice of medicine. Moreover, they have unique experience with navigating the regulatory aspects of bringing new therapies to the bedside and the market.
Jonathan P. Piccini, MD, MHS, FACC, FAHA, FHRS
Professor of Medicine & Population Health
Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology
Duke Clinical Research Institute
Duke University
Faculty Connection has been instrumental in facilitating my consulting engagements, making interactions with pharmaceutical companies seamless. Their team is responsive, efficient, and highly supportive in managing consulting agreements and invoicing
Daniel Gonzalez, PharmD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Professor in Pharmacology and Cancer Biology
Duke Clinical Research Institute
Duke University
Faculty Connection has been immensely helpful in managing my consulting agreements. It's a relief knowing that the Faculty Connection team is reading the contracts to ensure that I'm protected as a consultant. Since they also take care of the invoicing and billing, I can focus on what's interesting to me - the science and research - and not on the paperwork.
Tara I. Chang, MD, MS, FASN
Division Chief
Professor of Medicine (Nephrology)
Stanford University Division of Nephrology
Over the past decade, the expertise and resources of Faculty Connection have enabled me to connect with industry partners to pursue common research interests in infectious diseases. With the contractual, regulatory and administrative expertise that Faculty Connection provides, I get to focus on science. I’m a better and more productive researcher thanks to my partnership with Faculty Connection.
Thomas L. Holland, MD
Professor of Medicine
Duke Clinical Research Institute
Duke University
As a busy ID person, juggling multiple jobs, I started to become stressed about working on DSMBs. I felt that I was not advocating for myself and not managing contracts and meetings with companies very well. Then, I was introduced to Faculty Connections, and it has been an amazing and wonderful experience. I now feel confident that my work is protected, my contracts reviewed by an expert, and a group is now advocating for me about my time and reimbursements. I am so happy to be working with this group. Its a game changer!
Natalie Neu, MD, MPH, FPIDS
Professor of Pediatrics
Columbia University Medical Center
Faculty Connection takes the contracting, regulatory and administrative hassle out of consulting. Their timely and high-quality services allow me to focus on the scientific premises of the consulting opportunity. With companies large and small, their support has been essential to the success of my consulting engagements for the past 10 years.
Christoph P Hornik, MD, PhD, MPH
Professor of Pediatrics
Duke Clinical Research Institute
Duke University
I’ve been working with Faculty Connection for years, since I was early in my career as a faculty member. I have always been impressed with the customer service, which is truly exceptional. For someone who was new to consulting and even now that I am more experienced, Faculty Connection took the stress and anxiety out of working with outside companies, provided advice and guidance, and allowed me to spend my time doing the actual work without having to worry about the contracts and finances.
Rachel Greenberg, MD, MB, MHS
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, with Tenure, Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Program Director, Duke Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship
Duke University Medical Center
Duke Clinical Research Institute
Duke University