Overview
This sponsor-dedicated, remote role (US based) is for a Senior Site Contracts Manager supporting US site budgets and clinical trial agreements for Pharma & Vaccine studies. The position focuses on contract development, negotiation, and risk management with US sites and external stakeholders, including major academic institutions.
Responsibilities
- Build US site budget templates and study-specific budget language for Pharma & Vaccine clinical trials.
- Develop and refine contract and budget 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.
- Perform due diligence checks (including FMV assessments and site justification reviews) when initial offers are declined.
- Identify when requests require budget or language escalation and secure the 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 written and verbal formats, incorporating feedback.
- Maintain accurate and timely updates in departmental trackers and databases.
- Maintain and deepen 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).
- 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 (base salary range). Actual salary may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
- Benefits may include:
- Company car or car allowance
- 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
- Note: eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work due to regulated paid sick time requirements.
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Additional Information
- Duties and responsibilities listed are not exhaustive; other tasks may be assigned.
- Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education may be considered.
- This posting does not create an employment contract.
- Reasonable accommodations are provided when appropriate in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.