Senior Site Contracts Manager (Sponsor Dedicated /Remote – US Based)

Overview

Senior Site Contracts Manager (Sponsor Dedicated / Remote – US Based)

This role supports a sponsor-dedicated program focused on high-impact Pharma & Vaccine studies. You will serve as a strategic contracts expert responsible for developing, negotiating, and managing US site budgets and clinical trial agreements, collaborating with internal teams, external stakeholders, and major academic institutions to craft robust contracts that support operational excellence while minimizing risk.

Responsibilities

• Build US site budget templates and study-specific budget language for Pharma & Vaccine clinical trials.
• Develop and refine templates to support consistency, compliance, and strategic study needs.
• Lead direct negotiations with large academic institutions and other critical stakeholders.
• Draft and finalize clinical trial agreements balancing business objectives with legal and operational protections.
• Conduct due diligence checks (e.g., FMV assessments and site justification reviews) when initial offers are declined.
• Determine when requests require budget or language escalation and secure appropriate approvals.
• Prioritize and lead multiple contracting projects across several therapeutic areas, with oncology experience strongly preferred.
• Proactively escalate risks, timeline impacts, or delays that could affect CTA execution.
• Demonstrate expert proficiency in Excel and clinical trial management systems.
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats, incorporating feedback.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in departmental trackers and databases.
• Deepen and maintain knowledge of GCP, sponsor processes, SOPs, work instructions, and new technologies.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Support and train additional team members as needed.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to simplify workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Take on ad-hoc tasks and diverse projects with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Requirements

• 4+ years building budgets and contracts from templates.
• Direct experience negotiating with large academic institutions.
• Ability to juggle priorities, lead projects, and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Strong understanding of clinical study protocols, timelines, and site-related milestones (e.g., SIV).
• Bachelors degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oncology therapeutic area experience.
• Prior experience with pharma, CRO, or investigative sites.
• Strong project management skills and comfort leading cross-functional efforts.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $79,800.00 - $139,600.00 (base salary range)
• Benefits may include:
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Company match 401k
  • Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance
  • Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time
• Paid sick time eligibility may vary depending on where you work, as certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements.

Location

Remote – US based.