Associate Contract Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Oversee the review, negotiation, and finalization of contract templates, processes, and negotiation parameters with clients.

• Provide regional oversight of contracts and conduct risk assessments.

• Coordinate with the legal department during initiatives aimed at improving country processes.

• Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts within established parameters.

• Educate and train team members on approved templates, processes, negotiation parameters, and client expectations.

• Ensure effective collaboration and maintain quality alignment with designated team members.

• Identify and evaluate legal, financial, and operational risks.

• Serve as the regional interface and escalation point for external clients.

• Offer recommendations and alternative solutions during contract negotiations.

• Manage site startup activities influenced by contractual obligations.

• Contribute to or lead initiatives aimed at departmental change.

• Conduct regular quality reviews and compile peer feedback reports.

• Develop and present training materials.

• Mentor and train junior staff members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.

• Prior experience of at least 8+ years in a comparable role.

• An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and/or directly related experience may be acceptable.

• Expertise in contract law principles.

• Knowledge of business, intellectual property, local tax, and stamp laws across multiple regions.

• Experience in negotiating investigator grant budgets within set negotiation parameters.

• Comprehensive understanding of business, contractual, and financial principles associated with service agreements.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and the local language of the workplace.

• Ability to draft and negotiate contract clauses and budgetary concerns within established parameters.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong analytical skills and decision-making abilities.

• In-depth knowledge of clinical drug development and trial processes in the pharmaceutical and/or CRO industry.

• Excellent organizational skills and time management abilities.

• Customer-oriented communication skills, problem-solving capabilities, and collaborative abilities.

• Proficiency in automated systems along with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

• Strong problem-solving, risk assessment, and impact analysis skills.

• Capacity to lead and mentor others effectively.

🏝️ Benefits

• Global team environment.

• Support for career development and individual career goals.

• Opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.

• Training and mentoring programs available.

• A healthy and balanced work environment.

• Personal protective equipment provided/required for the workplace.