Clinical Contracts Manager

ACL Digital; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital is seeking an R&D Sourcing Manager to source and contract development organizations for global Phase I–IV trials, focusing on clinical ancillary services and systems. You will work with internal stakeholders and Legal to negotiate terms and manage contract data in the database.

The role supports RFI/RFP processes, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, change orders, and closeout, requiring excellent communication and the ability to juggle multiple sourcing negotiations across

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing contracts and negotiating business terms.
• Strong understanding of contracting frameworks and legal terms.

Responsibilities

• Source and contract development organizations for global clinical trials.
• Support full vendor selection lifecycle: RFIs/RFPs, evaluation, and closeout.
• Negotiate terms with internal stakeholders and vendors; manage cataloging of terms in contract databases.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Contract review

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Location: Foster City, CA or Santa Monica, CA or Parsippany, NJ

Duration: 12 months

Description:

The R&D Sourcing Manager will be responsible for sourcing and contracting development organizations to support global Phase I–IV clinical trials, as well as other ad hoc projects within the Vendor Outsourcing department. This role will primarily focus on clinical ancillary services and systems used across development.

Familiarity with technology, systems, and software is a plus, as well as experiencing supporting various Development Functions (Clinical Operations, Clinical Data Science, Real-World Evidence, Regulatory Affairs, Patient Safety, Quality and/or Medical Affairs). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of contracting frameworks and general legal terms. They must be able to quickly review contracts, negotiate business terms, and support the negotiation of legal terms. Strong organizational skills are essential to ensure accurate cataloging of terms and conditions in the contract database,

as well as support many sourcing and contracting negotiations at one time through our various systems.

The R&D Sourcing Manager may support the full vendor selection lifecycle, including RFI/RFP processes, vendor evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, change order management, and agreement closeout. They will assist other Vendor Outsourcing staff in resolving moderately complex contract issues and, with support from internal stakeholders and the Legal department, help negotiate less complex or lower-value contracts.

Excellent communication skills are required, as the role involves regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders, including Clinical Operations, Finance, Legal, Business Conduct, Vendor Management, and Payments. The candidate must be able to manage competing priorities effectively and work independently with minimal supervision.