Contracts Manager

Summary

Join Precision Medicine Group as a Contracts & Budgets Associate, Site Contract Management and play a key role in developing and negotiating European study budgets. You will review, draft, and negotiate various legal agreements, including confidentiality agreements and clinical study agreements. Collaborate closely with the Clinical Operations study team to ensure deliverables align with study timelines. Essential functions include budget development, agreement negotiation, and issue resolution with stakeholders. You will also maintain contract files and databases and identify areas for process improvement. This position requires a 4-year college degree and one year of relevant experience in clinical research agreement management.

Requirements

• Graduate, postgraduate, 4-year college degree
• 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

• Bachelors in law, scientific fields, business administration or equivalent degree
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail
• Knowledgeable on setting up Contracting Plans - Guides for CTA & Budget negotiations
• Successful handling relationship study team and/or with CRAs/Start-up Associate/(S)BSCA to meet study timelines
• 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