Senior Manager, Clinical Contracts

Janux Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Restricted stock units

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

401k plan with employer contribution

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life/disability insurance

Unlimited PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Janux Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Manager, Clinical Contracts to lead negotiation and ongoing management of clinical trial agreements. You will coordinate with Clinical Operations, Legal, and Finance to support contract planning, execution and control, while ensuring compliance and timely delivery.

A strong emphasis on communication, critical thinking and cross-functional collaboration is essential. The role includes handling budgets, tracking contracts and amendments, and driving SOPs to

Qualifications

• 8+ years of contract management experience within biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Clinical Site Budget experience necessary.
• Strong experience with global Phase 1-3 clinical trials.
• Oncology clinical trial experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of ICH-GCP, pharmaceutical regulations and laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive contract lifecycle management.
• Work with Clinical Operations, Legal, Finance and other stakeholders to initiate, review, negotiate, risk assess, execute and administer contracts.
• Manage tracking of contracts, amendments and budgets, and provide updates to project teams.
• Serve as point person for contracts with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support RFx and Vendor Management activities.
• Support internal oversight of site payment management.
• Establish contracting SOPs and guidance documents.
• Participate in team meetings to expedite contracts to execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with external customers, investigators and vendors.
• Facilitate contract actions and processes in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Respond to inquiries from internal teams and external vendors.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Contract management

Budget management

Cross-functional coordination

ICH-GCP knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Senior Manager, Clinical Contracts will ensure the successful negotiation and ongoing management of clinical trial-related agreements and serve as the key liaison between Clinical Operations, Legal, Finance and Accounting departments. This role involved but is not limited to generating, reviewing, finalizing and tracking contracts and budgets, and managing cross-functional communication. This individual will be expected to support the clinical team in the planning, execution and control of contracts. The ideal candidate tasks effectively and applies critical thinking to resolve challenges while maintaining clear communication.

$170,000 - $182,000 a year

In addition to a competitive base salary ranging from $170,000 to $182,000, we offer stock options, restricted stock units, a stock purchase plan (ESPP) and a target bonus. Janux also provides a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families, which includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental disability insurance. Relocation assistance may also be available.

Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, internal equity, and work location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive contract lifecycle management.
• Work closely with Clinical Operations, Legal, Finance, and other internal and external stakeholders to support the timely initiation, contractual term review, negotiation, risk assessment, execution and administration or contracts.
• Manage tracking of contracts, amendments and budgets, and provide updates to the project and cross-functional teams.
• Serve as point person for contracts with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support RFx and Vendor Management activities.
• Support internal oversight of site payment management.
• Establish contracting SOPs and guidance documents.
• Active participation in team meetings for the purpose of expediting contracts to execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external customers, investigators, and vendors.
• Facilitate contract actions and processes independently and effectively in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from internal team members and external vendors.
• Strong analytical and contract administration skills, verbal and written communication skills.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines, addressing QA and audit requests as needed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years of contract management experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry preferred. Experience within academia or a Clinical Research Organization (CRO) may also be considered based on the overall strength and relevance of the candidate's background.
• Clinical Site Budget experience necessary.
• Strong experience with global Phase 1-3 clinical trials. Oncology clinical trial experience preferred.
• Grant Plan experience a plus.
• Good knowledge of ICH-GCP, pharmaceutical related regulations and laws.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced growing company with minimal direction and ability to adjust to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an Intermediate level required.

Job Type:Full-time

Benefits

• Annual bonus program
• Incentive stock option plan
• 401k plan with flat non-elective employer contribution
• Comprehensive medical insurance with 90-100% employer-paid premiums
• Dental and vision insurance
• HSA, FSA, and supplemental insurance plans (life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous holiday schedule; includes summer and winter company shutdown
• Relocation assistance

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Work authorization

• United States (Required)

Additional Compensation

• Annual targeted bonus %

Work Location

• Onsite in our San Diego office preferred; hybrid arrangements may be considered with approval and require a minimum of three days per week onsite.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Janux Therapeutics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment and discrimination based upon a protected category, as well as an environment free from retaliation for protected activity.