Associate Contracts Manager - FSP

Precision For Medicine; Peapack-Gladstone (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Precision For Medicine in the United States is seeking a Contracts Specialist to draft, negotiate and track confidentiality agreements, clinical trial agreements and related amendments. You will collaborate with the Clinical Operations study team to ensure timely deliverables and compliance with contracting standards.

You will lead interactions with North American and European study teams and sites, coordinate execution, maintain contract files and support budget reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent contract management experience.
• Minimum 3 years drafting, reviewing and negotiating clinical research agreements.
• Experience with contract tracking and management in pharma or biotech.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and negotiate CDAs, CTAs and amendments, vendor contracts and site budgets.
• Lead interactions with North American and European study teams and sites.
• Coordinate execution of agreements and maintain contract files.
• Update study teams and sponsors on negotiation status.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

Position Summary

Review, draft, negotiate and track a variety of legal agreements including confidentiality disclosure agreements (CDA), initial clinical trial agreements (CTA), amendments to the clinical trial agreements (CTA-A), site budgets and other various types of documents. Will work closely with the Clinical Operations study team and play an administrative role to ensure deliverables are in alignment with defined project timelines and expectations.

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

• Prepare and negotiate Agreements/Amendments such as Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDA), Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA) and Amendments (CTA-A), vendor contracts and site budgets.
• Lead interactions with the North American and European internal study teams, as applicable
• Lead interactions regarding the various agreements with the Site(s)
• Lead interactions regarding assigned agreements with the Sponsor(s)
• Work with supervisor and various internal/external stakeholders to resolve contractual issues.
• Ensure adhered to company policies, procedures, and contracting standards.
• Update relevant study team members and sponsors regarding the status of contract negotiations and execution.
• Coordinate execution of the agreements
• Support the maintenance of contract files and databases, including email and document archiving.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Required

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent contract management experience preferably in a clinical research or similar industry setting

Other Required

• 3 years of relevant experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements related to clinical research i.e. Non-Disclosure Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements, etc. as well as management, control and tracking of the contract process.
• Experience in contract research, life science, biotech or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Experience interacting with European institutions.

Preferred

• Equivalent contract management experience in a clinical research or similar industry setting
• Experience in contract research, life science, biotech or pharmaceutical industry.

Skills

Competencies

• Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail
• Experience in tracking status for site contracts and budget, filing and distribution.
• Executes time-sensitive matters while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exhibits high self-motivation and is able to work and plan independently or with limited supervision.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, as evidenced by punctuality, ability to deliver on commitments and understanding of the service culture and positive interactions with customers.
• Proficient in MS Office Software programs and computer applications
• 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 Mentor and/or Ambassador for new Contract and Budget Associates and PFM staff

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

Reasonable estimate of the current range: $68,700 USD - $103,700 USD

Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.