Clinical Contracts Manager

Actalent; Alameda (CA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a detail-oriented Clinical Contracts Manager to develop and negotiate investigator budgets for clinical studies. You will manage external providers, maintain tracking of study agreements, and advise on Fair Market Value while supporting budgeting and forecasting efforts.

This is a remote role with a base in the Alameda, CA area. The ideal candidate has oncology experience, strong MS Excel skills, and a background in academic medical centers or clinical site operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech budgeting.
• Experience in academic medical centers or clinical site operations.
• Knowledge of Medicare coverage analyses and CPT coding for USA sites.
• Oncology experience required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop investigator grant budgets per protocol specifications.
• Negotiate budgets with investigators or site personnel.
• Manage providers for outsourced budget negotiations.
• Maintain tracking system for clinical study agreements and communications.

Skills

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Clinical trial finance

MS Excel

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Equivalent experience

Tools

Grants Manager

Smartsheet

Lucidcharts

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Contracts ManagerJob Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Clinical Contracts Manager to develop and negotiate investigator grant budgets according to protocol specifications. You will be responsible for managing service providers for outsourced budget negotiations and maintaining a tracking system for all clinical study agreements. Your role will include preparing study budget templates, Medicare coverage analyses, and advising study teams on Fair Market Value. You will assist in the management of site-related expenses and provide support for budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop investigator grant budgets according to protocol specifications.

• Negotiate clinical study budgets with investigators or designated site personnel.

• Manage service providers for outsourced budget negotiations.

• Maintain a tracking system of all clinical study agreements, issues, and communications.

• Prepare study budget templates and Medicare coverage analyses.

• Perform budget negotiation directly with sites and through CROs.

• Manage budget negotiation timelines and expectations with sites and CROs.

• Advise study teams on Fair Market Value.

• Prepare management reports to support budgeting and forecasting.

• Assist in reviewing, reconciling, and processing site-related grant and pass-through expenses.

• Manage quarterly and annual aggregate spend reporting for all clinical studies under the Sunshine Act.

• Participate in clinical study team meetings and provide presentations when needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience in pharmaceutical and biotech industries is preferred.

• Experience in Academic Medical Center, clinical site operations, and finance is required.

• Drug discovery or non-clinical/early clinical development experience is necessary.

• Oncology experience is required.

• Experience in Portfolio, Project, and/or Alliance Management.

• Proficiency in advanced MS Excel, Smartsheet, Grants Manager, and Lucidcharts.

• Strong analytical, business communication, and customer service skills.

• Strong project management and teamwork skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline plus eight years of related experience, or

• Master's degree in a related discipline and six years of related experience, or

• PhD degree in a related discipline and three years of related experience, or

• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

• General knowledge of clinical trial budgeting process with global sites.

• General knowledge of Medicare coverage analyses and CPT coding of clinical study services for USA sites.

• Proficiency with broad-use computer applications such as MS Office.

Work Environment

This position is remote, operating in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone. Our work environment fosters collaboration and innovation, with a focus on launching innovative medicines that provide hope for patients and their families. We have a proven track record in the biotech sector and offer opportunities for growth in Drug Discovery, Clinical Development, and Commercial.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Alameda, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.