Senior Contract Manager - FSP

Precision for Medicine; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Precision Medicine Group is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager in Oregon to lead site contract management, draft and negotiate clinical trial and vendor agreements, and ensure alignment with study timelines.

You will coordinate with Clinical Operations teams, mentor junior staff, and drive contract-related process improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• Graduate, postgraduate, or 4-year college degree is required
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating site clinical trial agreements, vendor contracts and site budget negotiations
• 7+ years' experience in contract management or related field
• Experience with US/European/APAC or other regions institutions and sponsor interactions

Responsibilities

• Establish processes for overall site contract management
• Review, draft and negotiate various agreements (site contracts, MSAs, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements)
• Escalate and resolve complex issues with clients and internal stakeholders
• Negotiate site budgets and guide business teams on contract terms
• Maintain contract files and databases and ensure timely execution
• Track contract milestones, expirations and obligations
• Mentor junior SCMs and staff
• Support policy design to improve contracting timelines

Skills

Contract negotiation

Site contract management

Stakeholder coordination

MS Office proficiency

Process improvement

Team mentoring

Education

Graduate, postgraduate or 4-year college degree

Bachelors in law, science, business or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

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.

Essential functions of the job:

• 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.

Skills: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

Compensation and Benefits:

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—$166,100 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Accommodations for Disabled Applicants:

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at .

Authorization:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.