Senior Clinical Trials Contracts Lead – Remote

Novartis Group Companies; East Hanover (NJ); À distance; USD 90 000 - 166 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Novartis Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to lead complex negotiations for clinical trial agreements and budgets, partnering with global stakeholders to ensure smooth study start‑ups. You will shape agreements that accelerate trials and patient access while maintaining compliance and value.

The role requires 5+ years in contract management within pharma, strong negotiation skills, and experience coordinating with Legal, Regulatory, and Clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in contract management within clinical trials or pharmaceuticals.
• Proven expertise in negotiating clinical trial agreements and complex contracts independently.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations and United States privacy requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization with global and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer‑focused mindset.

Responsabilités

• Independently negotiate and execute complex clinical trial agreements, including Master Agreements and Confidentiality Agreements
• Develop, review, and finalize clinical trial budgets, ensuring alignment with fair market value principles
• Lead contract and budget negotiations with investigational sites to achieve timely contract execution and study start-up goals
• Resolve stalled negotiations and provide strategic support to Contract Managers to maintain study timelines
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including Legal, Regulatory, Quality, and Clinical teams
• Identify, assess, and communicate contractual and budgetary risks to key stakeholders for approval
• Collaborate with global and local teams to resolve complex contractual challenges efficiently
• Analyze grant plans and budget proposals to support accurate and compliant financial decisions
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying trends and leading initiatives to enhance contracting processes
• Partner with clinical teams and vendors to optimize budgets and deliver cost‑saving opportunities

Connaissances

Contract negotiation

Budgeting

Clinical trials

US privacy rules

Cross-functional work

Stakeholder management

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business administration, legal, finance, science, or related field

Description du poste

Novartis Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to lead complex negotiations for clinical trial agreements and budgets, partnering with global stakeholders to ensure smooth study start‑ups. You will shape agreements that accelerate trials and patient access while maintaining compliance and value.

The role requires 5+ years in contract management within pharma, strong negotiation skills, and experience coordinating with Legal, Regulatory, and Clinical teams.