Contract Manager, Clinical Research

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the evaluation, negotiation, and finalization of contract templates, terms and conditions, negotiation guidelines, and associated documentation.

• Negotiate budgets for investigator grants and contractual terms within established parameters.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, financial, and operational risks.

• Provide assessments of contractual risks and ensure adherence to approved considerations.

• Escalate contractual matters that exceed approved parameters and act as the regional escalation point for external clients.

• Propose solutions to address complex contractual issues while balancing business objectives and associated risks.

• Act as the main regional contact for clients concerning negotiations, process inquiries, and issue resolution.

• Collaborate with Legal on country-specific process enhancement initiatives and intricate contractual matters.

• Manage site start-up activities affected by contract execution and investigator grant negotiations.

• Establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely fulfillment of contractual obligations.

• Advocate for quality, consistency, and operational efficiency.

• Perform quality reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.

• Train, mentor, and assist Associate Contract Specialists and junior team members.

• Create and present training materials on contract processes, negotiation strategies, and client-specific requirements.

• Encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and uniform contractual standards within the regional team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.

• Approximately 8+ years of experience in contract negotiation or contract management.

• Equivalent experience may be achieved through appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience.

• Advanced understanding of contract law and its principles.

• General familiarity with business, intellectual property, local tax, and stamp laws across multiple regions.

• Strong grasp of business, contractual, and financial principles associated with clinical research service agreements.

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating contract terms and investigator grant budgets within set parameters.

• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical drug development and clinical trial processes in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO sectors.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and the local language, if applicable.

• Capability to influence stakeholders and foster collaborative relationships.

• Ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop others effectively.

• Strong analytical thinking, judgment, and decision-making abilities.

• Skills in problem-solving, risk assessment, and impact analysis.

• Remarkable attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities efficiently.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, along with other business systems.

• Ability to communicate, receive, and comprehend information across diverse groups.

• Capability to work in an upright and stationary position for typical working hours.

• Proficiency in using and learning standard office equipment and technology.

• Ability to perform under pressure while prioritizing and managing multiple projects.

• May require occasional travel of 0-20%.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

🏝️ Benefits

• Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results.

• As-needed travel (0-20%).

• Relocation assistance is not offered.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

• Additional benefits and privileges of employment.