Senior Contracts and Budget Associate

Summary

Join Precision for Medicine as a Senior Contracts and Budget Associate! This remote position, open to professionals in the UK, Spain, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, or Slovakia, focuses on managing European study budgets and negotiating various legal agreements for clinical trials. You will collaborate with the Clinical Operations team, ensuring deliverables align with study timelines. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in clinical research and at least 3 years of relevant contract negotiation experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in MS Office software. Precision for Medicine is committed to accelerating the development of life-changing treatments through innovative biomarker-based assays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent level of contract management experience preferably in a clinical research or similar industry setting
• 3 years 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
• Experience interacting with European institutions
• Knowledge of English
• 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

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

• Equivalent contract management experience in a clinical research or similar industry setting
• Experience in contract research, life science, biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in direct negotiations with institutions based in Italy, UK and Spain. Direct negotiations with institution based in France and Benelux countries will be a plus
• Knowledge of Italian and French