Global Contracts Manager - Clinical Trials (Remote/Hybrid)

Parexel; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the contract management process across assigned accounts. You will collaborate with Operations, Project Management, Legal, Business Development and Finance to prepare, review, and negotiate contracts.

You will act as the primary client contact during negotiations and throughout the project lifecycle. You will develop account-specific standards, ensure compliance with contractual terms and milestones, and coordinate with Finance on budget changes.

Qualifications

• University Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in contract management, proposal development or related field.
• Knowledge of clinical trials and/or industry experience – must
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP in the provision of clinical trials – preferred
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good numeracy skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant software (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Databases)
• Fluent in English, oral and written

Responsibilities

• Overall management responsibility for the contract process across accounts, coordinating Operations, Project Management, Legal, Business Development and Finance.
• Serve as primary client contact during negotiations and contract execution.
• Interface with clients on contractual issues throughout project lifecycles.
• Establish and maintain direct client contact and manage budgets and contractual documents.
• Develop account-specific contract standards and negotiate terms with clients as needed.
• Monitor project status and changes in scope to ensure compliance with contracts.
• Collaborate with Finance on budget changes and provide budget tools per policy.
• Ensure contractual documents are stored in relevant databases and systems.
• Customize company templates to meet client requirements.
• Assist in development and testing of tools and procedures.

Skills

Negotiation

Organization

Communication

Numeracy

Analytics

Problem solving

Fluent English

Education

University degree

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Windows

Job description

Parexel is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the contract management process across assigned accounts. You will collaborate with Operations, Project Management, Legal, Business Development and Finance to prepare, review, and negotiate contracts.

You will act as the primary client contact during negotiations and throughout the project lifecycle. You will develop account-specific standards, ensure compliance with contractual terms and milestones, and coordinate with Finance on budget changes.