Contract Manager (UK)

Worldwide Clinical Trials; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials seeks a Contract Manager to lead sponsor contracts and change orders, coordinating with Business Development, Operations, Finance, Legal and Project Management to deliver sound agreements that support project delivery.

You will negotiate terms, manage budgets and payments, and ensure contracts reflect scope, timelines, and sponsor expectations while ensuring compliance and high-quality research outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Two to three years of experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or related environment involving data sourcing, integration, analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency in English.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong contract negotiation skills with knowledge of commercial contracting principles and general business practices.
• Experience managing budgets, payment terms, sponsor bid grids, and financial components of contracts and change orders.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills across cross-functional and global teams.
• Experience using CRM platforms, particularly Salesforce, with excellent organisation, analytical, and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, negotiation, and finalisation of sponsor contracts, change orders, amendments, and contract termination documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure contract terms, project scope, budgets, and timelines are aligned and accurately reflected in agreements.
• Negotiate commercial and financial terms with sponsors, including study budgets, payment schedules, and contractual obligations.
• Manage contract amendments and change orders, ensuring updates are incorporated efficiently and accurately into existing agreements.
• Develop and revise contract language, service descriptions, scopes of work, and supporting documentation to meet sponsor and business requirements.
• Coordinate internal reviews and approvals with Legal, Finance, Operations, Therapeutic Leaders, and senior stakeholders.
• Track contract status, financial values, and key metrics through CRM and finance systems while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Support project handovers and facilitate communication between operational teams and sponsors throughout the contracting process.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Budget management

Stakeholder management

CRM (Salesforce)

English proficiency

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Join a global Contract Resource Organization (CRO) where innovation meets purpose. At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we're driven by a shared commitment to improving lives through high-quality clinical research. Our teams are empowered to think creatively, take ownership, and deliver meaningful work that helps bring life-changing therapies to patients around the world.

With more than 4,000 professionals across the globe, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, growth is encouraged, and every contribution makes an impact. Whether you're building your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and help shape the future of clinical research.

Make an Impact as a Contract Manager at Worldwide

Play a central role in shaping how clinical research partnerships are delivered by leading the full contract lifecycle for sponsor agreements and change orders. In this highly collaborative position, you'll work across Business Development, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Project Management to develop commercially sound agreements that support successful project delivery.

Your expertise in contract negotiation, budget management, and stakeholder engagement will help ensure contracts accurately reflect project scope, timelines, and financial requirements. By driving efficient negotiations and maintaining compliance with company policies and sponsor expectations, you'll help enable high-quality research that advances healthcare worldwide.

You'll have the opportunity to influence complex global contracting activities, build strong sponsor relationships, and contribute directly to operational and commercial success.

Where You'll Work

This is a remote role open to candidates based in UK. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development, negotiation, and finalisation of sponsor contracts, change orders, amendments, and contract termination documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure contract terms, project scope, budgets, and timelines are aligned and accurately reflected in agreements.
• Negotiate commercial and financial terms with sponsors, including study budgets, payment schedules, and contractual obligations.
• Manage contract amendments and change orders, ensuring updates are incorporated efficiently and accurately into existing agreements.
• Develop and revise contract language, service descriptions, scopes of work, and supporting documentation to meet sponsor and business requirements.
• Coordinate internal reviews and approvals with Legal, Finance, Operations, Therapeutic Leaders, and senior stakeholders.
• Track contract status, financial values, and key metrics through CRM and finance systems while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Support project handovers and facilitate communication between operational teams and sponsors throughout the contracting process.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Two to three years of experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or related environment involving data sourcing, integration, analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency in English.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong contract negotiation skills with knowledge of commercial contracting principles and general business practices.
• Experience managing budgets, payment terms, sponsor bid grids, and financial components of contracts and change orders.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills across cross-functional and global teams.
• Experience using CRM platforms, particularly Salesforce, with excellent organisation, analytical, and project management capabilities.

Discover the Difference

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do. Discover the Difference at Worldwide Clinical Trials. Explore additional opportunities on our careers page, visit http://www.worldwide.com/careers, or connect with us on LinkedIn.