Legal Contract Associate/ Paralegal

Worldwide Clinical Trials; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a dynamic Contract Associate to join its Business Development Operations team. In this pivotal role, you will manage the development and revision of contracts, ensuring compliance with legal standards while collaborating across departments. Your expertise in legal principles and strong communication skills will be essential in negotiating agreements and addressing contractual issues proactively. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about improving lives and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience with CRO or pharmaceutical data sourcing.
• At least three years of recent paralegal experience working with confidentiality agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities related to contracts and agreements with sponsors.
• Review and negotiate confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements.
• Collaborate with various departments to draft and finalize contracts.

Skills

Legal Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Multitasking

Education

Accredited Paralegal Program

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates, and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, a global team of over 3,500 experts, bright thinkers, dreamers, and doers, changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives, and we seek individuals who share this pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a difference for patients and caregivers. From accessible leaders to supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds to succeed. We prioritize diversity and inclusion, fostering collaboration and creativity. Our workplace is one where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

What the Late Stage Business Development Operations Department does at Worldwide

Our Business Development Operations team comprises highly experienced professionals who drive bookings targets and support Worldwide’s strategic position through collaboration and innovation.

This team manages a strong portfolio of existing business and focuses on future growth of our pipeline and sponsors. They are responsible for sales performance, achieving sales goals profitably, and aligning sales objectives with therapeutic and commercial strategies.

What you will do

The Contract Associate manages activities related to the development, preparation, and revision of contracts, change orders, and confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements with sponsors.

• Support legal contracts team in formatting and drafting templates, contracts, and agreements.
• Review and negotiate confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements and other contracts.
• Administer execution and delivery of contracts, ensuring proper filing.
• Manage legal contracts online document filing structure.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Operations, Finance, and Legal to draft and finalize contracts and related documents.
• Track document status via Salesforce and SharePoint.
• Participate in conference calls to negotiate agreement terms.
• Ensure scope of work is correctly defined and reflected in the study budget.
• Identify and address contractual issues early, providing solutions.
• Manage the process for executing contracts and change orders, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Attend internal project handover meetings as needed to document contract details.

What you will bring to the role

• Knowledge of legal and contracting principles.
• Attention to detail and strong reading skills.
• Ability to redline contractual documents per company standards.
• Capacity to multitask, analyze information, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in pharma, biotech, or CRO environments is a plus.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective planning, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong relationship management skills and commercial awareness.
• Knowledge of corporate practices and contracting principles; experience with proposal development is a plus.

Your experience

• Completion of an accredited paralegal program or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience with CRO or pharmaceutical data sourcing, analysis, and reporting.
• At least three years of recent paralegal experience working with confidentiality agreements.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

We are passionate about making a difference through our work. To explore other roles, visit our careers page at Discover a world of difference at Worldwide. For more information, visit www.Worldwide.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that an inclusive environment fosters creativity, innovation, and success. We are dedicated to hiring the best talent and providing an equitable workplace where everyone is respected and valued.