Sr. Manager, Contract Management

Genmab; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 134,320 - 201,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health benefits

Parental leave

Dental & Vision

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Genmab is seeking a Contract Manager to lead end-to-end management of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and FMV negotiations. You will act as primary contact for contract execution with clinical sites and ensure regulatory compliance across CTAs and budgets.

The role is hybrid with flexibility for occasional remote work and requires strong communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to keep trials on schedule and within scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years in biotech/pharma operations or R&D.
• Strong contract negotiation experience.
• Experience with site financial agreements and budgets.
• Familiarity with GCP, ICH, FDA/EMA guidelines (financial perspective).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of CTAs including drafting, negotiating, and executing.
• Serve as primary contact for contract execution and site communications.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance of CTAs and site budgets.
• Maintain inspection-ready documentation and version control.
• Provide updates to clinical trial teams on status, risks, and timelines.
• Support risk mitigation to protect trial timelines and site engagement.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Site financial agreements

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

SaaS tools

Job description

At Genmab, we are dedicated to building extra[not]ordinary® futures, together, by developing antibody products and groundbreaking, knock-your-socks-off KYSO antibody medicines® that change lives and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. We strive to create, champion and maintain a global workplace where individuals’ unique contributions are valued and drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our patients, care partners, families and employees.

Our people are compassionate, candid, and purposeful, and our business is innovative and rooted in science. We believe that being proudly authentic and determined to be our best is essential to fulfilling our purpose. Yes, our work is incredibly serious and impactful, but we have big ambitions, bring a ton of care to pursuing them, and have a lot of fun while doing so.

Does this inspire you and feel like a fit? Then we would love to have you join us!

Position Summary

The Contract Manager leads the end-to-end management of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), Fair Market Value (FMV) negotiations and payment processes. As the primary contact for clinical trial sites, the role ensures our site contracts meet legal and regulatory requirements, real-time metrics and proper document management. The position requires strong communication and follow-up skills that directly contribute to faster study start-up timelines and smooth trial execution.

This role is hybrid and offers flexibility to work away from the office for 20%–40% of a typical schedule. Employees may use this work schedule in increments of single days or multiple consecutive days, provided it does not exceed 40% within a 60-day period, and is approved by the hiring manager.

Key Accountabilities (including but not limited to)

• End-to-End Site Contract Management Lead and oversee the full lifecycle of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, FMV, executing, and maintaining contracts. Implement, when possible, Master Clinical Trial (MCTAs) and support CTA amendments (as applicable).
• Primary Contact for Contract Execution Act as the central point within Genmab and our sites for all matters related to CTA execution, storage and management.
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance Ensure all CTAs and final site budgets remain in alignment with current legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements. Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to integrate evolving requirements into contracts.
• Documentation and Record Management Maintain complete, accurate, and inspection-ready documentation of all site contracts, correspondence, and approvals in accordance with internal- and regulatory requirements, as well as audit/inspection expectations. Ensure timely updates and version control across documentation systems.
• Stakeholder Communication & Reporting Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure transparency. Provide clear and timely updates on site contract status to the clinical trial team. Proactively contributes to trial-related meetings, ensuring alignment on contract progress, risks, and timelines.
• Inspection Readiness & Trial Support Support the core trial team in ensuring all site-level documentation and contracts are audit- and inspection-ready. Contribute to risk mitigation and resolution of issues impacting trial timelines or site engagement.

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of direct industry experience required
• Experience in relevant operations and/or R&D functions, the biotechnology/ pharmaceutical, CRO, or healthcare industry
• Strong expertise in Contract negotiation and site financial agreements
• Substantial Experience in reviewing and negotiating relevant agreements
• Familiarity with GCP, ICH, and relevant FDA/EMA guidelines from a financial perspective
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional teams and communicate effectively with clinical and financial stakeholders
• Excellent verbal/written communication and negotiating skills
• Demonstrate advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Saas based platform tools and other industry standard programs

Attributes of a successful candidate

• Self-starter; motivated by working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Detail oriented, timeline driven and ability to work in a structured environment as an individual and team contributor

For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:

$134,320.00---$201,480.00

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives.

When You Join Genmab, You’re Joining a Culture That Supports Your Physical, Financial, Social, And Emotional Wellness. Within The First Year, Regular Full-time U.S. Employees Are Eligible For

• 401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 6% of contributions
• Health Benefits: Two medical plan options (including HDHP with HSA), dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary Plans: Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 12 weeks of discretionary paid parental leave
• Support Resources: Access to child and adult backup care, family support programs, financial wellness tools, and emotional well-being support
• Additional Perks: Commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a Lifestyle Spending Account for wellness and personal expenses

Further details on eligibility for compensation and benefits based on role will be provided during the recruitment process

About Genmab

Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose to improve the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For 25 years, its hard-working, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and harnessed translational, quantitative and data sciences, resulting in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators and effector function-enhanced antibodies. By 2030, Genmab’s vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSO®) antibody medicines.

Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with international presence across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit Genmab.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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