Remote Lead, Clinical Trial Contracts & Budgets

Merck; Cheyenne (WY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck, a global biopharmaceutical leader, seeks a Contracts Specialist to manage site agreements and budgets, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and country regulations. You will coordinate with CRM, CRA, and regulatory teams to Mitigate risks and meet timelines across contracts.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or higher and 3+ years in contract or budget negotiation; JD preferred for advanced review. Remote work option with occasional travel available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• 3+ years’ contract or budget negotiation experience.
• JD degree preferred for regulatory and legal review.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, negotiate, and execute site agreements and budgets including CTAs, MCTRAs, CDAs, and related documents.
• Maintain contract and budget databases and filings with standardized naming conventions.
• Monitor and ensure timely execution of site agreements and compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Budget management

Clinical trial operations

GCP/ICH knowledge

Influencing skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Quality control

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Job description

Merck, a global biopharmaceutical leader, seeks a Contracts Specialist to manage site agreements and budgets, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and country regulations. You will coordinate with CRM, CRA, and regulatory teams to Mitigate risks and meet timelines across contracts.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or higher and 3+ years in contract or budget negotiation; JD preferred for advanced review. Remote work option with occasional travel available.