Associate Contracts Manager - FSP

Overview

This role involves reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and tracking a variety of legal and contracting documents for clinical research. You will partner with the Clinical Operations study team and support administrative activities to ensure deliverables align with defined project timelines and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and negotiate agreements and amendments, including:
  • Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDA)
  • Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA)
  • Amendments to Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA-A)
  • Vendor contracts and site budgets
• Lead interactions with internal study teams in North America and Europe, as applicable
• Lead interactions regarding agreements with study sites
• Lead interactions regarding assigned agreements with sponsors
• Collaborate with supervisors and internal/external stakeholders to resolve contractual issues
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and contracting standards
• Provide updates to study team members and sponsors on the status of contract negotiations and execution
• Coordinate execution of agreements
• Support maintenance of contract files and databases, including email and document archiving
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Required

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent contract management experience, preferably in a clinical research or similar industry setting
• 3 years of relevant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements related to clinical research (e.g., Non-Disclosure Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements), including management, control, and tracking of the contract process

Other Required

• Experience interacting with European institutions
• Experience in contract research, life science, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Equivalent contract management experience in a clinical research or similar industry setting
• Experience in contract research, life science, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience tracking status for site contracts and budgets, including filing and distribution
• Ability to execute time-sensitive matters while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• High self-motivation; able to work and plan independently or with limited supervision
• Professionalism demonstrated through punctuality, ability to deliver on commitments, and positive interactions
• Proficiency in MS Office and computer applications
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a virtual environment
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships internally and externally with stakeholders who can provide information, assistance, and support
• Mentor and/or ambassador for new Contract and Budget Associates and PFM staff

Compensation & Benefits

• Reasonable estimate of the current range: $68,700—$103,100 USD
• This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

Location

• Remote (LI-KH1 #LI-Remote)
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.