Senior Contract Manager - FSP

Overview

This role involves reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and tracking a variety of legal agreements, including confidentiality agreements, master confidentiality agreements, clinical study agreements, and amendments. The Senior Contracts Manager partners closely with Clinical Operations study teams to ensure deliverables align with defined study timelines. The position serves as a subject matter expert for site contract management within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Establish processes and procedures for end-to-end site contract management.
• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements including:
  • Master services agreements
  • Site contracts
  • Consulting agreements
  • Vendor agreements
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Other client contracts
• Escalate and resolve complex issues with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate site budgets.
• Provide guidance to business teams on operational implications of contract terms.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and contracting standards.
• Provide study teams with updates on negotiation status and agreement execution.
• Establish, track, report, and manage site contract metrics.
• Coordinate execution of agreements and track agreement expirations and other obligations.
• Maintain contract files and databases, including contract archiving.
• Design and implement policies and procedures that support timely contract execution.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and take corrective action.
• Mentor and/or serve as an ambassador for new SCMs and internal staff.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

Qualifications

Minimum Required

• Graduate or postgraduate degree; a 4-year college degree.
• Equivalent experience, ideally in a scientific or healthcare discipline.
• No less than 7 years’ experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating site Clinical Trial Agreements, vendor contracts, and site budget negotiations.
• Experience leading interactions with US/European/APAC or other regional institutions.
• Experience leading interactions with study teams and sponsors.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s in law, scientific fields, business administration, or equivalent degree.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience creating Contracting Plans (guides for CTA and budget negotiations).
• Experience handling Kick-Off Meetings (KOM) and Bid Defense Meetings (BDM).
• Experience working with study teams and/or CRAs/Start-up Associate/(S)BSCA to meet study timelines.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and written communication skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to execute time-sensitive matters accurately and with attention to detail.
• High self-motivation; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High degree of professionalism, including punctuality, ability to deliver commitments, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Sound business judgment and proactive, independent work style.
• Proficiency with MS Office and other computer applications.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual environment.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships both inside and outside the organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Reasonable estimate of the current range: $110,700—$166,100 USD
• Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
• Health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance, and disability benefits.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

Location

This role requires legal authorization to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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