Site Contracts Manager

Overview

The organization is seeking a Site Contracts Manager to join its European team. This position can be covered fully remotely from Poland, Slovakia, Serbia, Romania or Hungary.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including:
  • Master services agreements
  • Site contracts
  • Consulting agreements
  • Vendor agreements
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Other client contracts
• Review, draft, negotiate, and track clinical and related legal agreements, including:
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Master confidentiality agreements
  • Clinical study agreements
  • Amendment agreements
• Work closely with Clinical Operations study teams to help ensure deliverables align with defined study timelines.
• Resolve and/or escalate contractual issues in collaboration with internal and external key stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and contracting standards.
• Provide updates to relevant study team members on the status of contract negotiations and execution.
• Establish, track, report, and manage site contract metrics.
• Maintain contract files and databases, including contract archiving.
• Support the design and implementation of policies and procedures that enable timely contract execution.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and take corrective action.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum:
  • Graduate or postgraduate, 4-year college degree
  • Experience in a CRO/healthcare field
  • Relevant experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating site Clinical Trial Agreements, Vendor Contracts, and Site Budget negotiations, with no less than 5 years’ experience
  • Experienced leading interactions with Study Teams and Sponsor

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in law, scientific fields, business administration, or equivalent degree
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of setting up Contracting Plans for CTA & Budget negotiations
• Successful handling of relationships with study teams and/or with 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 while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• High self-motivation; capable of working and planning independently and in a team environment
• Professionalism demonstrated through punctuality, ability to deliver on commitments, understanding of service culture, and positive interactions with customers and teammates
• Sound business judgment and a proactive, independent work style
• Proficiency in MS Office software programs and computer applications
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a virtual environment
• Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with others inside or outside the organization to provide information, assistance, and support

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

• Fully remote (from Poland, Slovakia, Serbia, Romania or Hungary)

Work Authorization

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.