Clinical Contracts Manager

ATR International; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ATR International provides staffing for a world-renowned biopharma client in Foster City, CA or Parsippany, NJ. The Clinical Contracts Manager role is on-site, supporting 40-hour weeks, with emphasis on sourcing, contracting, and vendor lifecycle management for global Phase I–IV trials.

The position requires strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills, familiarity with clinical technology, and the ability to collaborate across Clinical Operations, Legal, Finance, and Vendor

Qualifications

• Strong background in sourcing, vendor management, or contract negotiation in biopharma/CRO.
• Experience supporting Development Functions (Clinical Ops, Data Science, Regulatory, etc.).
• Familiarity with clinical technology, systems, and software.
• Excellent communication and ability to manage priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Full Vendor Lifecycle Management: RFI/RFP, evaluation, selection, contract negotiation, closeout.
• Contracting & Legal Review: review contracts, negotiate business terms, support legal terms.
• Database & System Management: catalog terms in contract database while handling multiple negotiations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with Clinical Operations, Finance, Legal, Vendor Management, Payments.
• Process Support: assist senior staff in negotiating lower-value or less complex contracts.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Job description

Location: On-site preferred at Foster City, CA or Parsippany, NJ

Hours: 40 hours/week (8 hours/day)

About Our Client

Our client is a world-renowned, industry-leading biopharmaceutical pioneer dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative therapeutics to treat and prevent life-threatening diseases. Operating on a global scale, they invest heavily in cutting-edge research and clinical development to transform healthcare and improve patient lives worldwide. Joining their Vendor Outsourcing team means working in a high-impact, collaborative environment where your contracting and sourcing expertise directly accelerates vital Phase I–IV clinical trials.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Contracts Manager to join the Vendor Outsourcing department. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and contracting development organizations to support global Phase I–IV clinical trials and ad hoc R&D projects, with a primary focus on clinical ancillary services and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Vendor Lifecycle Management: Support RFI/RFP processes, vendor evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, change order management, and agreement closeout.
• Contracting & Legal Review: Quickly review contracts, negotiate business terms, and support the negotiation of legal terms with a strong understanding of contracting frameworks and general legal terms.
• Database & System Management: Accurately catalog terms and conditions in the contract database while managing multiple sourcing and contracting negotiations simultaneously across various internal systems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner regularly with internal and external stakeholders—including Clinical Operations, Finance, Legal, Business Conduct, Vendor Management, and Payments—to resolve moderately complex contract issues.
• Process Support: Assist senior staff in negotiating lower-value or less complex contracts with guidance from internal stakeholders and the Legal department.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong background in sourcing, vendor management, or contract negotiation within the biopharma, CRO, or clinical research space.
• Direct experience supporting various Development Functions (e.g., Clinical Operations, Clinical Data Science, Real-World Evidence, Regulatory Affairs, Patient Safety, Quality, and/or Medical Affairs).
• Familiarity with clinical technology, systems, and software.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities independently with minimal supervision.