Contract Manager

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

📋 Description

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

• Provide regional oversight and conduct assessments of contractual risks.

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

• Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts within established parameters and escalation procedures.

• Communicate, train, and supply approved contract materials along with client expectations to designated team members.

• Ensure cooperation and quality alignment regarding terms, processes, and client expectations.

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

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

• Offer recommendations and alternative solutions for contract negotiations.

• Coordinate site startup activities that are influenced by contractual obligations.

• Contribute to or spearhead departmental change initiatives.

• Conduct periodic quality reviews and compile peer feedback reports.

• Develop and present training materials.

• Train and mentor junior staff members.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Minimum of 8 years of comparable experience.

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

• Comprehensive understanding of contract law principles, encompassing business, intellectual property, local tax, and stamp laws.

• Proficient in negotiating investigator grant budgets according to negotiation parameters.

• Thorough knowledge of business, contractual, and financial principles associated with service agreements.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities in English as well as the local language spoken at the workplace.

• Capability to draft and negotiate contract provisions and budgetary matters within established parameters.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Superior analytical skills and decision-making capabilities.

• Extensive understanding of clinical drug development and trial processes within the pharmaceutical and/or CRO sector.

• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills with a customer-focused approach.

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and other computerized applications.

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

• Ability to lead and mentor others effectively.

🏝️ Benefits

• Global team environment.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Resources available to help achieve individual career objectives.

• Opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.

• A healthy and balanced work environment.

• Personal protective equipment including eyewear, garments, and gloves.