Contracts Manager

Summary

Join Precision for Medicine, a unique CRO, as a Contracts Manager in the UK. This fully remote position involves developing pre- and post-award contract deliverables for Phase I-IV clinical trials. You will be accountable for the contract development process, collaborating with global teams, analyzing budgets, and communicating with various stakeholders. The role requires strong contract management experience within a CRO or similar environment, along with a deep understanding of clinical trials. Success in this role demands excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The company offers minimal travel and a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• 3-4 year university / college degree, or equivalent experience ideally in a business, scientific or healthcare discipline
• A minimum of 5 years’ contracts experience gained within a CRO or equivalent relevant experience or demonstrated competencies in the key requirements of the role
• Working knowledge of clinical trials and services provided by CROs, with a meticulous attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Develop contracts and associated contract deliverables
• Develop specialty budgets outside of the standard costing template
• Understand contract terms and ability to identify adjustments to financial terms as needed
• Development of advance payment requirements per standards, including standard advance table calculations across consulting agreements and full studies
• Respond to client questions regarding budget and operational scope via written and verbal communications
• Actively communicate with the project team and other key stakeholders both within and outside the organization in order to support the timely and accurate delivery of contract documents
• Schedule and lead internal and external calls as needed
• Accountable for the contracts process and contract development
• Working in collaboration with operational teams as needed
• Ensure accuracy and quality control over budget and document development
• Working to a high standard of quality output
• Participate in departmental initiatives as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate, postgraduate degree
• Experience in the CRO industry
• Working knowledge of the life cycle of a project with a solid foundation of how the changes in assumptions impact the budget and financial impact at each stage of the clinical trial
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and ability to thrive in a multi-tasking environment
• High energy and enthusiasm with a strong commitment to exceeding expectations
• Attention to detail and ability to produce quality documents under pressure
• Flexibility and willingness to work on multiple assignments of varying tasks with personnel throughout the organization
• Ability to learn quickly
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect and build relationships with management and others throughout the organization
• Exhibits self-motivation and is able to work and plan independently as well as in a team environment
• Team player with a desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of the company
• Travel required
• Travel will be minimal