Senior Contracts Manager - FSP

Precision Medicine Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A biomedical services company is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to review and negotiate clinical trial agreements. This role requires significant experience in oncology and contract management, ideally with a background in scientific or healthcare disciplines. The position allows for remote work and involves collaboration with clinical operations teams to meet study timelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Oncology experience.
• Relevant experience in drafting and negotiating clinical trial agreements.
• Equivalent experience ideally in a scientific or healthcare discipline.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate and track legal agreements.
• Ensure deliverables align with defined study timelines.
• Coordinate execution of agreements and manage contract metrics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in law, scientific fields, or business administration

Job description

Overview

Precision for Medicine is looking for a Senior Contracts Manager to join our FSP group in Europe. This position can be covered fully remotely from Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain or the United Kingdom.

Position Summary

Review, draft, negotiate and track a variety of legal agreements including confidentiality agreements, master confidentiality agreements, clinical study agreements and amendments. Works closely with Clinical Operations study teams and plays a key role to ensure deliverables are in alignment with defined study timelines. The Senior Contracts Manager will serve as a subject matter expert within the department and company regarding site contract management.

Essential functions

• Establish process and procedures for overall site contract management in the organization.


• Review, draft and negotiate a variety of agreements including site contracts, confidentiality agreements, and other client contracts.


• Escalate and resolve complex issues with clients and internal stakeholders.


• Provide guidance to business teams regarding operational implications of contract terms.


• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures and contracting standards.


• Update relevant study team members regarding the status of contract negotiations and execution.


• Establish, track, report and manage site contract metrics.


• Coordinate execution of agreements and track agreement expirations and other obligations.


• Support the maintenance of contract files and databases, including contract archiving.


• Assist in designing and implementing policies and procedures to affect the timely execution of contracts.


• Recognize where processes can be improved and take corrective action.


• Mentor and/or Ambassador for new SCMs and Precision for Medicine staff.


• Other tasks, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Equivalent experience ideally in a scientific or healthcare discipline


• Previous CRO experience


• 5+ years Oncology experience


• Relevant experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating site Clinical Trial Agreements and site Budget negotiations, but no less than 7 years’ experience.


• Experienced leading interactions with US/European/APAC or other regions institutions


• Experienced leading interactions with Study Teams and Sponsor

Preferred

• Bachelors in law, scientific fields, business administration or equivalent degree


• Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail


• Experienced on setting up Contracting Plans - Guides for CTA & Budget negotiations


• Experienced dealing with Kick-Off Meetings (KOM) and Bid Defense Meetings (BDM)


• Successful handling relationship study team and/or with CRAs/Start-up Associate/(S)BSCA to meet study timelines

Skills

• Strong organizational and written communication skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to manage time-sensitive matters with accuracy and attention to detail.


• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team.


• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills and ability to deliver on commitments.


• Good business judgment and proactive, independent work style.


• Proficient in MS Office and related computer applications.


• Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion.


• Works well independently and in a virtual team environment.


• Develops and maintains relationships to obtain information, assistance, and support.

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