Senior Clinical Trial Contract Lead

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 147,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Ridgefield, CT, is seeking a Clinical Trial Contract Manager to lead negotiation, execution, and management of clinical trial agreements and site budgets supporting US studies.

You will partner with Clinical Operations, Legal, Ethics & Compliance, and external stakeholders to drive efficient contracting, ensure high-quality outcomes, and support continuous improvement across development programs. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of experience in contract development and negotiations.
• Experience in regulated pharmaceuticals or healthcare.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel domestically.
• Familiarity with IND/NDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and execute site budgets and agreements.
• Maintain contract files and systems.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Legal, Ethics & Compliance.
• Support contracting metrics and reporting.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and training.
• Represent contracting in projects and working groups.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Document mgmt systems

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Ridgefield, CT, is seeking a Clinical Trial Contract Manager to lead negotiation, execution, and management of clinical trial agreements and site budgets supporting US studies.

You will partner with Clinical Operations, Legal, Ethics & Compliance, and external stakeholders to drive efficient contracting, ensure high-quality outcomes, and support continuous improvement across development programs. Travel may be required.