Vendor Contracts Manager II -Contract (6 mth to hire)

Worldwide Clinical Trials; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Vendor Contracts Manager to lead the end-to-end lifecycle of vendor agreements, service agreements, and change orders. You will negotiate favorable terms, assess risk, and collaborate with Legal, Sourcing, and project teams to ensure timely execution and compliance across a global environment.

The role is remote with collaboration across multiple time zones. Candidates with a JD in contracts and 3–5 years of CRO/pharma experience will thrive in this

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; JD in contracts or transactional law preferred.
• 3–5 years of vendor contract negotiation experience in CRO/pharma or related environment.
• Strong knowledge of contract development, administration, and risk management.
• Ability to work independently with multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize vendor agreements, SOWs, and change orders.
• Lead end-to-end vendor contract lifecycle ensuring timely execution and compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigate potential liabilities.
• Partner with Legal, Sourcing, and cross-functional teams to develop contracting strategies.
• Coordinate approvals and manage deviations from policies.
• Support process improvements to reduce contract development cycle times.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

J.D. with contracts focus (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Make an Impact as a Vendor Contracts Manager at Worldwide

In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring vendor agreements are executed efficiently and effectively to support ongoing business operations and prevent study or business-critical delays. Your expertise in contract strategy, negotiation, and vendor relationship management will help drive operational success across a complex global environment.

Working closely with Legal, Strategic Sourcing, Business Development, Global Business Operations, and cross-functional project teams, you will lead the full lifecycle of vendor contracts and change orders. Your ability to negotiate favorable terms, manage risk, and improve contracting processes will contribute to stronger vendor partnerships and greater organizational efficiency.

You will have the opportunity to influence how Worldwide manages vendor engagements by streamlining contract execution, supporting compliance, and fostering productive, long-term vendor relationships.

Where You'll Work

This is a REMOTE role open to candidates based in Remote. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize vendor agreements, service agreements, statements of work, and change orders.
• Lead the end-to-end vendor contract lifecycle, ensuring timely execution and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct contract risk assessments, identify potential liabilities, and recommend solutions to mitigate risk.
• Partner with Legal, Strategic Sourcing, Business Development, Global Business Operations, and project teams to develop and support contracting strategies.
• Ensure vendor agreements align with master service agreements, operational requirements, and business objectives.
• Coordinate contract approvals, document required authorizations, and manage deviations from established policies and procedures.
• Facilitate productive negotiations that balance business needs, compliance requirements, and vendor relationships.
• Analyze contracting activities and support process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce contract development cycle times.
• Serve as a key point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders on contract and change order matters.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant contract management experience.
• 3–5 years of experience negotiating vendor agreements within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or related environment.
• Juris Doctor (JD) with a concentration in contracts or transactional law preferred.
• Strong knowledge of contract development, contract administration, negotiation strategies, and risk management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Effective stakeholder management skills with experience collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in English, with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.