Director, Site Contract Management

Precision for Medicine; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

We are seeking a Director, Site Contract Management to join our team!

This is a remote based opportunity. We offer flexible location options and remote based working in one of the following countries: UK, Spain, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia or Slovakia.

At Precision for Medicine, we believe that the era of one-size-fits-all medication is giving way to a next generation of treatments, medicines that will be more effective because they are prescribed according to the unique biology of an individual patient. Our mission is to help innovative biotech and pharmaceutical companies accelerate the development of these life-changing treatments. Precision does this by developing assays that utilize biomarkers to help identify the right patient for the right drug. We handle every aspect of clinical trials from initial strategy and design to selecting sites and executing quality clinical trials.

Position Summary:

Responsible to ensure success in the site budget and contract negotiation globally for the Precision site contracting function. Responsible for ensuring that the process of drafting, review, negotiation and tracking of a variety of legal agreements including confidentiality agreements, master confidentiality agreements, clinical study agreements, ancillary agreements and amendment agreements achieves the highest level of quality, productivity and client satisfaction. Work closely with Clinical Operations study team, legal or finance to resolve sponsor contract issues and play a key role to ensure deliverables of the Site Contracts group are in alignment with defined study timelines. Will participate in corporate strategic initiatives, such as Precision Site Network and Rapid Start-up.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Accountable for the success in the delivery of the site contracting function at the global level.
• Establish process and procedures for overall site contract management in the organization at the global level
• Review, draft and negotiate a variety of agreements including confidentiality agreements, master confidentiality agreements, clinical study agreements, ancillary agreements and amendment agreements
• Escalate and resolve complex issues with legal, finance or senior management
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures and contracting standards
• Update relevant study team members regarding the status of contract negotiations and execution
• Oversee execution of agreements at the global level across portfolios
• Establish, track, report and manage contract metrics including productivity of the site contracts function
• Oversee the maintenance of contract files and databases, including contract archiving
• Recognize where processes can be improved and take corrective action
• Assist in designing and implementing policies and procedures to affect the timely execution of contracts
• Represent the organization as Subject Matter Expert in internal and external meetings including client meetings
• Other tasks, as assigned

Qualifications:

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience ideally in a scientific or healthcare discipline.

Other Required:

• 8 years or more of relevant experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating Clinical Trial Agreements and site budgets, as well as management, control and tracking of the contract process at the project and at portfolio level.
• Experience interacting with North American/European institutions
• Proven experience in strategy, planning and execution of initiatives to increase quality, staff productivity and client service delivery in the area of Budget and clinical Trial Agreement development and negotiation.

Preferred:

• Experience in contract research, life science, biotech or pharmaceutical industry is preferred

Skills:

• Possesses strong organizational and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Able 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 independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to act as influential leader and negotiate the resolution of complex situations
• 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.
• Proficient in MS Office software programs and computer applications including site budget planning tools.
• 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.
• Ability to drive and availability for domestic and international travel including overnight stays