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

Overview

This role is for a Senior Site Contracts Manager (Sponsor-Dedicated / Remote – US Based) supporting a sponsor-dedicated program focused on high-impact Pharma & Vaccine studies.

The Senior Site Contracts Manager serves 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.

Responsibilities

Budgeting & Template Development

• 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.

Contract Negotiation & Risk Management

• 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.

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Prioritize and lead multiple contracting projects across several therapeutic areas (oncology experience strongly preferred).
• Proactively escalate risks, timeline impacts, or delays that could affect CTA execution.

Tools, Systems & Communication

• Demonstrate expert proficiency in Excel and clinical trial management systems.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal formats, incorporating feedback.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in departmental trackers and databases.

Compliance, Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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)
• Bachelor’s 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

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the employer’s range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Benefits (may include)

• Company car or car allowance
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, and 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

Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where work is performed.

Location

Remote – US Based

Additional Information

• Duties and responsibilities listed are not exhaustive; other tasks may be assigned as needed.
• Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will be considered when evaluating qualifications.
• Nothing in this posting should be construed to create an employment contract.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to assist employees or applicants to perform essential functions where appropriate.