Temporary Corporate Contracts Manager II

Advanced Clinical; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k benefits

Job summary

Advanced Group in Alameda, CA seeks a Contracts Manager II to draft, negotiate, and manage clinical trial and research agreements, partnering with research and clinical teams to facilitate execution and risk management.

You will advise internal stakeholders on contract terms, support lifecycle management, and contribute to process improvements. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of negotiation experience in clinical contracts, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience negotiating clinical trial agreements and related research contracts.
• Experience supporting clinical development, research, or R&D contracting activities.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of contract risk assessment and contract management processes.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, and related research contracts.
• Support vendor, consulting, service, and other R&D agreements.
• Identify contractual risks and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Advise internal teams on contract terms and obligations.
• Support contract lifecycle management and contract documentation.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate efficient contract execution.
• Contribute to contracting process improvements and standardization efforts.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Contract lifecycle management system

Job description

We are seeking a Contracts Manager II to support the drafting, negotiation, and management of clinical and research-related agreements. This role will partner with research and clinical teams to facilitate contract execution, manage risk, and support development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, and related research contracts.
• Support vendor, consulting, service, and other R&D agreements.
• Identify contractual risks and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Advise internal teams on contract terms and obligations.
• Support contract lifecycle management and contract documentation.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate efficient contract execution.
• Contribute to contracting process improvements and standardization efforts.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Contracts Manager II to support the drafting, negotiation, and management of clinical and research-related agreements. This role will partner with research and clinical teams to facilitate contract execution, manage risk, and support development activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience negotiating clinical trial agreements and related research contracts.
• Experience supporting clinical development, research, or R&D contracting activities.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of contract risk assessment and contract management processes.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, clinical research, healthcare, CRO, or academic research environments.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems.
• Experience supporting global contracting activities.

Benefits

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Accommodation

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 [e-mail].