Contract Manager

GE HEALTHCARE; Chalfont St Giles; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global medical technology firm in Chalfont St Giles is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the contract process for Research and Development projects. Key tasks include drafting, negotiating, and executing contracts for clinical research, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. A Bachelor’s degree and experience in a contract environment are required. Join a company committed to improving lives through innovation.

Qualifications

• Some experience within a contract environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of contracts for clinical and pre-clinical research.
• Drafting, negotiating, and executing contracts.
• Working with External Service Providers on contract templates.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation and corporate policies.
• Monitoring negotiation progress and managing issue escalation.

Skills

Strong written and oral English communication skills

Ability to interface with internal and external customers

Experience in a GxP environment

Education

Bachelor's degree or high school diploma/GED Legal qualifications

Job description

The Contracts Manager is a member of an international team responsible for managing all aspects of the contract process including drafting, negotiation and execution of contracts relating to Research and Development projects.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for managing a portfolio of contracts covering clinical and pre-clinical research and Investigator Sponsored Studies activities globally. Accountable for drafting, negotiating, and executing these contracts.
• Work with External Service Providers (CROs) in agreeing contract templates and negotiation parameters and being the point of contact for issues outside these agreed parameters.
• Work closely with Legal Counsel, IP Counsel, Data Privacy Counsel, QA and Transparency Reporting team to ensure all contracts are consistent with legislation and are in compliance with Good Clinical Practice, Standard Operating Procedures, and Corporate Policies, Guidelines and Standards.
• Monitor negotiation progress and manage issue escalation and resolution ensuring internal stakeholders, including the contract requestor, external partners, legal, finance, are informed.
• Communicate contracting timelines and critical issues to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Assist with simplification of the contracting process through development of standardized language; relationship management with external contract managers and licensing officers; and effective communication with matrix partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or high school diploma/GED) Legal qualifications
• Some experience within a contract environment.
• Preferably experience of working in a GxP environment
• Strong written and oral English communication skills
• Ability to interface with an internal and external customers, responding in a professional manner
• GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.