Strategic Associate Director, Clinical Contracts

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Contracts to support and maximize efficiency in contract negotiations related to clinical trials.

This role focuses on site-facing contracts, clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, informed consent forms, and data access agreements, under the Executive Director, Legal Affairs. The candidate will draft and review agreements, identify risks, and collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, and vendors

Qualifications

• 5-8 years relevant industry experience, with at least 4 years industry experience in independent contract negotiation and contract drafting.
• Experience negotiating international contracts.
• Strong drafting skills a must.
• In-house experience in biotech/pharma environment with site experience preferred.
• Excellent problem solving and negotiation communication abilities.
• Knowledge of privacy laws, GDPR preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Draft, analyze, and review clinical operations contracts and related documents.
• Identify risks and provide actionable mitigation recommendations.
• Interface with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Assist in developing clinical trial-related policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate clinical operations document repository.
• Assist with negotiation and management of non-clinical operations documents.
• Review privacy language and IP concerns in agreements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and training materials.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

In-house legal experience

International contracts

Privacy laws knowledge

GDPR knowledge

Communication skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Deadline management

Education

BA/BS or MS

Tools

MS Office

Contract management software

Job description

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Contracts to support and maximize efficiency in contract negotiations related to clinical trials.

This role focuses on site-facing contracts, clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, informed consent forms, and data access agreements, under the Executive Director, Legal Affairs. The candidate will draft and review agreements, identify risks, and collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, and vendors