Senior Site Contracts Manager – Sponsor Dedicated

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +45 more states.

📋 Description

• Create budget templates for US sites and specific budget language for Pharma & Vaccine clinical trials.

• Design and enhance templates to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with strategic study requirements.

• Take charge of direct negotiations with major academic institutions and other key stakeholders.

• Prepare and finalize clinical trial agreements that align business goals with legal and operational safeguards.

• Perform FMV assessments and site justification reviews when initial offers are not accepted.

• Identify requests that necessitate budget or language escalation and obtain the necessary approvals.

• Manage and prioritize multiple contracting projects across various therapeutic areas.

• Proactively highlight risks, timeline effects, or delays that could impact CTA execution.

• Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally, integrating feedback where applicable.

• Keep accurate and prompt updates in departmental trackers and databases.

• Foster strong working relationships with both internal and external partners.

• Assist in training and supporting additional team members as required.

• Participate in process improvement initiatives aimed at simplifying workflows and reducing inefficiencies.

• Undertake ad-hoc tasks and diverse projects with a focus on solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in creating budgets and contracts from templates.

• Proven experience in negotiations with large academic institutions.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead projects, and achieve results within tight deadlines.

• Strong grasp of clinical study protocols, timelines, and site-related milestones (e.g., SIV).

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and clinical trial management systems.

• Familiarity with GCP, sponsor processes, SOPs, work instructions, and emerging technologies.

• Experience in the oncology therapeutic area is preferred.

• Prior experience with pharma, CRO, or investigative sites is preferred.

• Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional initiatives are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for career development and advancement.

• Supportive and engaged line management.

• Training in technical and therapeutic areas.

• Peer recognition and a comprehensive rewards program.

• An inclusive work culture.

• Company car or car allowance provided.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• 401(k) with company matching.

• Eligibility for participation in Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Opportunity to earn commissions/bonuses based on company and individual performance.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO).

• Sick leave.

• Reasonable accommodations available when appropriate.