Overview
This role involves serving as a Site Contracts Manager for the European team. The 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
- Master confidentiality agreements
- Clinical study agreements
- Amendment agreements
- Partner closely with Clinical Operations study teams to ensure deliverables align with defined study timelines.
- Work with supervisors and internal/external stakeholders to resolve and escalate contractual issues as needed.
- Ensure compliance with 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.
- Support maintenance of contract files and databases, including contract archiving.
- Assist in designing and implementing policies and procedures that enable timely contract execution.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and take corrective action.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate or postgraduate degree with a 4-year college degree.
- Experience in a CRO/healthcare field.
- No less than 5 years’ experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating:
- Site Clinical Trial Agreements
- Vendor contracts
- Site budget negotiations
- Experienced in leading interactions with study teams and sponsors.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in law, scientific fields, business administration, or equivalent degree.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of setting up contracting plans for CTA & Budget negotiations.
- Experience handling relationships with study teams and/or 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; ability to work and plan independently and collaboratively.
- High professionalism, including punctuality, delivering on commitments, positive interpersonal skills, and appropriate customer/service mindset.
- Sound business judgment and proactive, independent work style.
- Proficiency in MS Office software programs and computer applications.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion.
- Ability to work effectively independently and cooperatively in a virtual environment.
Compensation & Benefits
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.