Clinical Trials Contract Manager - Remote

CenExel; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CenExel, a nationwide clinical research site and patient network, seeks a Contract Manager to negotiate study contracts and manage site budgets in alignment with company standards. You will coordinate with Sponsors, CROs, and internal teams to ensure compliant, timely contracts and sound financial planning.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in contract management, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and experience in clinical research budgeting.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating business contracts.
• Strong analytical and negotiating skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Prior clinical research experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates study contract and budget negotiation for CenExel sites with Sponsors, CROs, and vendors.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to address startup, legal, and budget challenges.
• Ensures adherence to protocols, SOPs, GCPs, IRB, and FDA guidelines.
• Creates, negotiates, and edits study budgets per company guidelines.
• Communicates budget details with sponsors and departments during contracts.
• Supports site start-up of new trials and may travel to sites as needed.
• Prepares budgets for new studies and evaluates financial viability.
• Prepares cost estimates for Business Development for opportunities/RFPs.
• Reviews and finalizes study amendments; supports feasibility assessments.
• Provides reporting and data insights to management; mentors staff as needed.

Skills

Contract management

Financial analysis

Forecasting

General accounting

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Clinical research experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Job description

CenExel, a nationwide clinical research site and patient network, seeks a Contract Manager to negotiate study contracts and manage site budgets in alignment with company standards. You will coordinate with Sponsors, CROs, and internal teams to ensure compliant, timely contracts and sound financial planning.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in contract management, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and experience in clinical research budgeting.