Senior Contract Manager - FSP

Precision Medicine Group (New York, United States); Carolina (SC); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Retirement savings benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Precision Medicine Group in the United States is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to review, draft, negotiate and track confidentiality, master confidentiality, clinical study, and related agreements. The role partners with Clinical Operations study teams to align deliverables with study timelines and serves as a subject matter expert in site contract management.

The position involves leading contract processes, vendor negotiations, budgeting, and maintaining contract files and databases, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of drafting, reviewing and negotiating site Clinical Trial Agreements and vendor contracts.
• Experience leading interactions with US/European/APAC institutions and study teams.
• Graduate or higher in a scientific/healthcare discipline; law/business degrees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish process and procedures for overall site contract management in the organization.
• Review, draft and negotiate a variety of agreements including master services agreements, site contracts, consulting agreements, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other client contracts.
• Escalate and resolve complex issues with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate site budget.
• Provide guidance to business teams regarding operational implications of contract terms.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures and contracting standards.
• Update relevant study team members regarding the status of contract negotiations and execution.
• Establish, track, report and manage site contract metrics.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Site contract management

Legal drafting

Vendor negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Graduate/ Postgraduate/4-year degree

Bachelor’s degree in Law/Science/Business or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Review, draft, negotiate and track a variety of legal agreements including confidentiality agreements, master confidentiality agreements, clinical study agreements and amendments. Works closely with Clinical Operations study teams and plays a key role to ensure deliverables are in alignment with defined study timelines. The Senior Contracts Manager will serve as a subject matter expert within the department and company regarding site contract management.

Position Summary

Review, draft, negotiate and track a variety of legal agreements including confidentiality agreements, master confidentiality agreements, clinical study agreements and amendments. Works closely with Clinical Operations study teams and plays a key role to ensure deliverables are in alignment with defined study timelines. The Senior Contracts Manager will serve as a subject matter expert within the department and company regarding site contract management.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Establish process and procedures for overall site contract management in the organization.
• Review, draft and negotiate a variety of agreements including master services agreements, site contracts, consulting agreements, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other client contracts.
• Escalate and resolve complex issues with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate site budget.
• Provide guidance to business teams regarding operational implications of contract terms.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures and contracting standards.
• Update relevant study team members regarding the status of contract negotiations and execution.
• Establish, track, report and manage site contract metrics.
• Coordinate execution of agreements and track agreement expirations and other obligations
• Support the maintenance of contract files and databases, including contract archiving.
• Assist in designing and implementing policies and procedures to affect the timely execution of contracts.
• Recognize where processes can be improved and take corrective action.
• Mentor and/or Ambassador for new SCMs and Precision for Medicine staff
• Other tasks, as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Required

• Graduate, postgraduate, 4-year college degree
• Equivalent experience ideally in a scientific or healthcare discipline
• Relevant experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating site Clinical Trial Agreements, vendor contracts and site Budget negotiations, but no less than 7 years’ experience.
• Experienced leading interactions with US/European/APAC or other regions institutions
• Experienced leading interactions with Study Teams and Sponsor

Preferred

• Bachelors in law, scientific fields, business administration or equivalent degree
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail
• Experienced on setting up Contracting Plans - Guides for CTA & Budget negotiations.
• Experienced dealing with Kick-Off Meetings (KOM) and Bid Defense Meetings (BDM)
• Successful handling relationship study team and/or with CRAs/Start-up Associate/(S)BSCA to meet study timelines.

Competencies

• Possesses strong organizational/written communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Executes time-sensitive matters while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exhibits high self-motivation and is able to work and plan independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, as evidenced by punctuality, ability to deliver on commitments, an understanding of the service culture and positive interactions with customers and teammates, including good interpersonal skills.
• Displays sound business judgment and a proactive, independent work style.
• Is proficient in MS Office software programs and computer applications.
• Handles sensitive issues with discretion.
• Works well independently and cooperatively with others to achieve common goals in a virtual environment.
• Develops, maintains, and strengthens relationships with others inside or outside of the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

Reasonable estimate of the current range: $110,700 USD - $166,100 USD

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