Specialist, R&D Contracts

Advanced Clinical; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k benefits

Job summary

Advanced Group in King of Prussia, PA, is hiring a Specialist, R&D Contracts for a contract role. You will manage end-to-end contract operations for R&D agreements, including approvals, vendor setup, contract execution, PO creation, and invoice resolution.

The role requires drafting templates (CDA, Service, Sponsorship, HCP), working with R&D stakeholders to track obligations, and ensuring compliance with internal guidelines and CSL processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of contract administration or business operations experience, preferably in pharma/biotech.
• Familiarity with contract templates, terms, CLM tools, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract operations for R&D contracts, including approvals, vendor setup, contract execution, PO creation, and invoice resolution.
• Draft and prepare contract templates (CDA, Service, Sponsorship, HCP agreements) per guidelines.
• Collaborate with R&D stakeholders to track and fulfill contractual obligations as per agreements.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Compliance to secure approvals before contract execution.
• Create, manage, and monitor POs aligned with CSL processes and timely payments.
• Maintain contract records in the central portal and perform periodic audits for accuracy.

Skills

Contract administration

Vendor management

CLM tools

Ariba / SAP

Documentation & records management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

Ariba

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Specialist, R&D Contracts

Code: 36183
Posted: 2026-05-11
Type: Contract
Remote: Yes
Salary Range: $40 - $45 Per Hour
Category: Procurement

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end business operations tasks for R&D contracts including required internal approvals, new vendor setup, contract execution, PO creation, and invoice resolution.
• Draft and prepare a variety of contract templates (e.g., CDA, Service, Sponsorship, and HCP Agreements) in compliance with internal guidelines.
• Collaborate with R&D stakeholders to ensure tracking and fulfillment of contractual obligations and responsibilities as outlined in executed agreements.
• Serve as a liaison with Procurement and Compliance to ensure all necessary approvals are in place prior to contract execution.
• Create, manage, and monitor POs for assigned functional areas, ensuring alignment with CSL processes and timely vendor payments.
• Maintain contract records in the central portal and conduct periodic audits to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support intake and data maintenance to enable reliable tracking and reporting of key operational metrics.
• Foster effective communication with internal and external partners to ensure transparency, compliance, and timely decision-making.
• Promote operational excellence by building collaborative relationships across global R&D and enabling functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in contract administration or business operations, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Understanding of contract templates, key contract terms and conditions, and contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.
• Working knowledge of basic compliance principles and financial systems.
• Proficiency with enterprise software platforms (e.g., Ariba, SAP, or equivalent).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Full-time employees are also eligible for benefits options such as health coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k benefits.

At Advanced Group, our commitment to diversity and inclusion in every part of our organization is crucial to fulfilling our mission and demonstrating our REAL values. Advanced Group is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or sexual preference, pregnancy or maternity, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Advanced Group complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [emailprotected].