Legal Contract Associate/ Paralegal - U.S. - Remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials - USA; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global CRO is seeking a Contract Associate to manage contract development and negotiations. The ideal candidate will have strong legal knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and experience in a fast-paced environment. Join a diverse team committed to improving lives through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage activities related to contracts and agreements.
• Support legal team in drafting and reviewing contracts.
• Lead negotiations with sponsors.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Negotiating

Analytical Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Program Completion

Tools

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 for the better.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives, and we seek others 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 success for professionals from all backgrounds. We prioritize diversity and inclusion to foster collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace 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

The Business Development Operations team is composed of highly experienced professionals driving significant bookings and supporting Worldwide’s strategic position through collaboration and innovation.

This team manages a strong portfolio of existing business and works to grow Worldwide’s future 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 is responsible for managing activities related to the development, preparation, and revision of contracts, change orders, and confidentiality agreements with sponsors.

• Support the legal contracts team in formatting and drafting templates, contracts, and agreements.
• Review and negotiate confidentiality and other contracts as necessary.
• Manage the execution, delivery, and filing of contracts internally and externally.
• Collaborate across departments to draft and finalize contracts and related documents.
• Track document status via Salesforce and SharePoint.
• Lead and participate in negotiations with sponsors.
• Ensure scope of work and budgets are accurately reflected and defined.
• Identify contractual issues early and provide solutions.
• Manage the process to ensure timely execution of contracts and change orders, adjusting priorities as needed.
• Attend project meetings to gather details for contract development.

What you will bring to the role

• Knowledge of legal and contracting principles.
• Exceptional attention to detail and reading skills.
• Ability to redline contracts according to company standards.
• Ability to multitask, analyze, prioritize, 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/CRO environments is a plus.

• Self-directed work ethic.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Strong planning, negotiating, and analytical skills.
• Customer relationship management skills and commercial acumen.
• Understanding of corporate business practices and contracting principles.

Your experience

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

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. For more information, visit our careers page or connect with us on LinkedIn. Join us in making a difference!