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

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Posted Oct 26, 2026

Remote · US Full Time

$79.8K – $139.6K/yr

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Overview

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

Responsibilities include serving as a strategic contracting expert for US site budgets and clinical trial agreements, partnering with internal teams, external stakeholders, and major academic institutions to build robust contracts that support operational excellence while minimizing risk.

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.
Perform 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 both written and verbal formats, incorporating feedback as needed.
Maintain accurate and timely updates in departmental trackers and databases.

Compliance, Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

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.
Complete ad-hoc tasks and diverse projects with a solutions-oriented mindset.

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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 qualifications, skills, competencies, and role proficiency.

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 you work. The employer complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.