Manager, Contracts and Budgets

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

📋 Description

• Draft and negotiate agreements for work orders, change orders, loan equipment, non-disclosure, and requests for proposals.

• Review, revise, and manage contracts that support consulting, suppliers, distributors, clinical services, and other non-standard agreements.

• Escalate intricate legal and factual issues to the Legal team and assist in resolving these matters.

• Oversee the management of the contract lifecycle, which includes maintaining contract files, managing the contract request system, tracking deliverables, and generating reports.

• Collaborate with business teams to prepare and finalize CDA and NDA agreements.

• Lead the onboarding and training process for new Contract Managers.

• Educate internal stakeholders on contract management systems and related processes.

• Facilitate weekly and monthly contract status meetings as necessary.

• Prepare contract summaries and ensure agreements are executed in accordance with company policies and service level standard turnaround times.

• Support business contract requests and monitor execution timelines.

• Obtain necessary internal approvals for contract terms and provisions prior to execution.

• Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech contract management or clinical budget management.

• Experience in vendor negotiations and interactions with CROs.

• Proficiency in contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba).

• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively across various functions.

• Proven understanding of contract lifecycle management processes, including drafting, review, approval workflows, and execution.

• Familiarity with pharmaceutical/biotech regulatory requirements that affect R&D contracts (e.g., GxP, Sunshine Act, data privacy considerations).

• Experience working collaboratively across departments, including Legal, Finance, Strategic Sourcing, and R&D stakeholders.

• Ability to identify contractual risks and escalate them appropriately.

• Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple contracts and deadlines concurrently.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Experience in supporting audits or compliance reviews related to contracting activities.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.

• Legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary along with performance-related incentives.

• Health and wellness programs including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable.

• Retirement and pension plans.

• Life assurance and disability coverage.

• Employee assistance programs and wellness resources.

• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways.