Contracts and Budget Associate

Summary

Join Precision Medicine Group as a Contracts & Budgets Associate, Site Contract Management and play a key role in developing and negotiating study budgets and various legal agreements. You will work closely with the Clinical Operations study team, ensuring deliverables align with study timelines. Essential functions include developing global study budgets, reviewing and negotiating agreements (confidentiality agreements, clinical study agreements, amendments), resolving contractual issues, and ensuring adherence to company policies. You will also update team members on contract status, coordinate agreement execution, maintain contract files, and identify process improvements. This position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in clinical research and one year of relevant experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating clinical research agreements. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree, or equivalent level of contract management experience preferably in a clinical research or similar industry setting
• 1 year of relevant experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements related to clinical research i.e. Non-Disclosure Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements, etc. as well as management, control and tracking of the contract process
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate global study budgets based on the requirements of a study protocol
• Review, draft and negotiate a variety of agreements including confidentiality agreements, master confidentiality agreements, clinical study agreements and amendment agreements
• Work with supervisor and various internal/external key stakeholders to resolve/escalate contractual issues
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures and contracting standards
• Update relevant study team members regarding the status of contract negotiations and execution
• Coordinate execution of agreements
• Support the maintenance of contract files and databases, including contract archiving
• Recognize where processes can be improved and take corrective action
• Other tasks, as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualification
• Possesses strong organizational/written communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Executes time-sensitive matters while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Exhibits high self-motivation and is able to work and plan with some supervision as well as in a global team environment
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, as evidenced by punctuality, ability to deliver on commitments, an understanding of the service culture and positive interactions with customers and teammates, including good interpersonal skills
• Displays sound business judgment and a proactive, independent work style
• Is proficient in MS Office software programs and computer applications
• Handles sensitive issues with discretion
• Works well independently and cooperatively with others to achieve common goals in a virtual environment
• Develops, maintains, and strengthens relationships with others inside or outside of the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Parental leave
• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation
• Discretionary annual bonus