Clinical Contracts Associate

System One; Riverdale (NJ); Remote; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

System One Clinical & Science is seeking a remote, part-time Clinical Contracts Associate to review, negotiate, and execute CTAs and related amendments. You will collaborate with sponsors, CROs, sites, and internal teams to ensure timely study startup and compliant financial terms.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in clinical trial contracting, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel and contract management tools.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5+ years of relevant clinical trial contracts or clinical research contracting experience.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs).
• Experience with clinical research budgets and financial contract terms.
• Understanding of Fair Market Value (FMV) principles.
• Experience working with pharmaceutical sponsors, CROs, or clinical research sites.
• Ability to independently negotiate contracts and resolve complex contractual issues.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and contract management tools.
• Ability to work independently in a remote or flexible consulting environment.
• Willingness to work a part-time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and execute CTAs and related contracts.
• Negotiate contract language, payment terms, amendments, and other contractual modifications.
• Coordinate with Clinical Operations to align contract execution with study startup timelines.
• Negotiate site budgets, investigator fees, payment schedules, and related financial terms.
• Ensure budgets comply with Fair Market Value guidelines.
• Maintain contract trackers, status reports, and KPIs.
• Monitor contracting progress and identify delays affecting study startup.
• Support development of contract templates and standardized workflows.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Budget analysis

FMV principles

Excel

Remote work capability

Contract management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, life sciences, healthcare, or related field

CRCP certification

Tools

Veeva

Ariba

ServiceNow

Evisort

iManage

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Contracts Associate
Location: 100% Remote
Type: Contract – Part time
Hours: Monday – Friday: 9a-1p EST OR 10a-2p EST
Compensation: $30.00 - $35/hr

System One Clinical & Science is hiring a remote, part-time contract opportunity for an experienced clinical research contracts professional. In this role, you will review, negotiation, and execution of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and related amendments, while partnering closely with internal teams and external sponsors/CROs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working independently, and confident driving multiple priorities in a fast-moving clinical research environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and execute Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and related clinical research contracts.
• Negotiate contract language, payment terms, amendments, and other contractual modifications.
• Coordinate with Clinical Operations to align contract execution with study startup timelines.
• Work with pharmaceutical sponsors, CROs, investigative sites, and other external partners.
• Identify contractual issues and escalate exceptions to appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain organized contract files, templates, and documentation.
• Review study protocols and develop investigator/site budgets.
• Analyze schedules of assessments, study procedures, and cost drivers.
• Negotiate site budgets, investigator fees, payment schedules, and related financial terms.
• Ensure budgets comply with Fair Market Value guidelines.
• Review budget grids, amendments, and change orders.
• Resolve budget discrepancies and support appropriate financial approvals.
• Maintain contract trackers, status reports, and key performance metrics.
• Monitor contracting progress and identify delays affecting study startup.
• Coordinate with Finance and Clinical Operations regarding payment terms and financial obligations.
• Support the development of contract templates, standardized workflows, and process improvements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Approximately 5+ years of relevant clinical trial contracts or clinical research contracting experience.
• Direct experience reviewing and negotiating Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs).
• Experience with clinical research budgets and financial contract terms.
• Understanding of Fair Market Value (FMV) principles.
• Experience working with pharmaceutical sponsors, CROs, or clinical research sites.
• Ability to independently negotiate contracts and resolve complex contractual issues.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and contract management tools.
• Ability to work independently in a remote or flexible consulting environment.
• Willingness to work a part-time schedule.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, life sciences, healthcare, or related field.
• Experience working within an Integrated Research Organization, Site Management Organization, or clinical research site network.
• Background supporting both sponsor-side and site-side clinical trial agreements.
• Experience negotiating investigator-initiated research agreements.
• Certified Clinical Research Contracts Professional (CRCP) designation.
• Experience with Veeva, Ariba, ServiceNow, Evisort, iManage, or similar systems.
• Experience supporting multiple clinical trials and research sites simultaneously.
• Experience creating contract trackers, KPIs, and standardized contracting processes.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Ref: #568-Clinical