Site Contract Manager

Medpace; München; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Medpace is seeking a Site Contract Manager in Munich for a full-time, office-based role supporting study start-up and trial management. You will lead contract teams, negotiate budgets, and ensure timely site contract execution to advance project milestones.

Collaborate with sponsor and study teams, manage contract queries, and contribute to compliance initiatives. Fluent in English and German, you will guide colleagues in a fast-paced CRO environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 4 years of contract management experience in clinical research or a similar setting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Fluent in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Act as Contract Study Lead on allocated studies with active responsibility for the performance of the contract team assigned to the study, acting as a primary point of contact between Sponsor and study teams, determining site contract processes, delegating duties to staff, and providing functional oversight of site contract and budget negotiations;
• Create project-specific site contract documents, including study templates;
• Review contract queries that fall outside of agreed parameters escalated by Contract Specialists;
• Ensure Contract staff provide timely and accurate budget and contract review and execution, as well as meaningful updates in internal systems;
• Facilitate clear communication, evaluation, and reporting of ongoing contract negotiations to study teams (e.g., Clinical Trial Management, Regulatory Submissions), ensuring that timelines are met, delays are managed effectively, and study team and Sponsor concerns are addressed as appropriate;
• Provide contract support and advice related to site payments, site contracts, and other related documents and vendor contracts, identifying potential contractual issues, addressing, escalating and/or resolving such in order to minimize contractual risk to the organization;
• Support in the development and implementation of contract management and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

We are currently seeking a full-time, Site Contract Manager to join our Clinical Operations team office-based in Munich. This position will play a key role in the study start-up and clinical trial management processes at Medpace. The Contract Manager will play a key role in advancing the start-up of our projects. If you want an exciting career where you use your previous expertise and can develop and grow your career even further, then this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Act as Contract Study Lead on allocated studies with active responsibility for the performance of the contract team assigned to the study, acting as a primary point of contact between Sponsor and study teams, determining site contract processes, delegating duties to staff, and providing functional oversight of site contract and budget negotiations;
• Create project-specific site contract documents, including study templates;
• Review contract queries that fall outside of agreed parameters escalated by Contract Specialists;
• Ensure Contract staff provide timely and accurate budget and contract review and execution, as well as meaningful updates in internal systems;
• Facilitate clear communication, evaluation, and reporting of ongoing contract negotiations to study teams (e.g., Clinical Trial Management, Regulatory Submissions), ensuring that timelines are met, delays are managed effectively, and study team and Sponsor concerns are addressed as appropriate;
• Provide contract support and advice related to site payments, site contracts, and other related documents and vendor contracts, identifying potential contractual issues, addressing, escalating and/or resolving such in order to minimize contractual risk to the organization;
• Support in the development and implementation of contract management and compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree;
• 4 years of contract management experience preferably in a clinical research or similar industry setting;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills; and
• Fluent in English and German.

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.

Purpose-Driven Work

• Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing the global development of medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence

Collaborative Culture

• Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.
• Leadership throughout Medpace is both accessible and approachable

Continuous Growth & Development

• Office based environment with on-site mentors
• Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities
• Industry renowned onboarding and training programs designed to accelerate professional development
• Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your career
• An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly

Other Employee Benefits

• Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance
• Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
• Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training
• Company-sponsored social events

Please note benefits may vary based on country.

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your application and if your profile matches our current needs, you will be contacted for an interview. While we review all applications carefully, we are unable to respond to every applicant, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.