Associate Contracts Manager - FSP

Precision for Medicine

8d•$68,700 - $103,700•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Contracts Manager reviews, drafts, negotiates, and tracks legal agreements, including confidentiality disclosure agreements (CDAs), clinical trial agreements (CTAs), CTA amendments, vendor contracts, and site budgets. The role works closely with Clinical Operations study teams and provides administrative support to keep contract deliverables aligned with project timelines and expectations. The position leads agreement-related interactions with internal North American and European study teams, sites, and sponsors. It works with a supervisor and other stakeholders to resolve contractual issues, ensures compliance with company policies and contracting standards, communicates negotiation and execution status, coordinates agreement execution, and supports contract file and database maintenance, including document and email archiving. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent contract management experience, preferably in clinical research or a similar industry setting.
At least 3 years of relevant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating clinical research agreements, such as non-disclosure agreements and clinical trial agreements, and managing, controlling, and tracking the contract process.
Experience interacting with European institutions.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.
Experience tracking site contract and budget status, and handling filing and distribution.
Ability to execute time-sensitive work accurately and with attention to detail.
High self-motivation and ability to work and plan independently or with limited supervision.
Professionalism, punctuality, reliability in delivering commitments, understanding of service culture, and positive customer interactions.
Proficiency in MS Office software and computer applications.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others toward shared goals in a virtual environment.
Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with people inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the contract research, life science, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry.
Equivalent contract management experience in clinical research or a similar industry setting.
Experience serving as a mentor and/or ambassador for new Contract and Budget Associates and PFM staff.

Responsibilities

Prepare and negotiate confidentiality disclosure agreements, clinical trial agreements and amendments, vendor contracts, and site budgets.
Lead interactions with North American and European internal study teams, as applicable.
Lead agreement-related interactions with sites.
Lead interactions with sponsors regarding assigned agreements.
Work with a supervisor and internal and external stakeholders to resolve contractual issues.
Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and contracting standards.
Update study team members and sponsors on the status of contract negotiations and execution.
Coordinate execution of agreements.
Support maintenance of contract files and databases, including email and document archiving.
Perform other duties as assigned.