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 legal agreements, including:
  • Master services agreements
  • Site contracts
  • Consulting agreements
  • Vendor agreements
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Other client contracts
• Review, draft, negotiate, and track agreement types including confidentiality agreements, master confidentiality agreements, clinical study agreements, and amendment agreements.
• Work closely with the Clinical Operations study team to support deliverables aligned 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 to enable timely contract execution.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and take corrective action.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

Qualifications

Minimum Required

• Graduate or postgraduate, 4-year college degree
• Experience in a CRO/healthcare field
• No less than 5 years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating site Clinical Trial Agreements, Vendor Contracts, and Site Budget negotiations
• Experience 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 with strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of setting up Contracting Plans for CTA & Budget negotiations
• Successful relationship management 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; able to work and plan independently and as part of a team environment
• High professionalism, including punctuality, commitment delivery, positive customer and teammate interactions, and strong interpersonal skills
• Sound business judgment and a proactive, independent work style
• Proficient in MS Office software programs and computer applications
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others in a virtual environment
• Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders who provide information and support

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation and benefits details were not provided in the job description.

Location

Fully remote from Poland, Slovakia, Serbia, Romania or Hungary.

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