Global Clinical Contracts Lead – Phase I–IV Trials

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

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