Associate Director, Contract Management - US - Remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials•Research Triangle Park, NC

2d•$118,500 - $234,500•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director, Legal Contracts is responsible for all aspects of contracts management for Worldwide, including the company’s contracts, change orders, and master services agreements (MSAs) with its sponsors. This role also includes line management of Contracts Associate(s) or Managers, as assigned.

Requirements

Proficiency in all MS-Office applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and a high level of proficiency with Excel.
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication as well as interpersonal skills.
Ability to set and manage opportunity plans, communication plans, schedules, and deadlines.
Thorough knowledge of general corporate business practices, commercial contracting principles.
Prior exposure in Proposal Development and Business Development Operations.
In-depth knowledge of the CRO/pharmaceutical industry and sales support activities as well as a strong understanding of study design, project management, and operational requirements for successful study implementation.
Minimum of 10 years of direct experience with CRO or pharmaceutical data; sourcing, integration, analysis, and reporting.
Ability to advise and interact with all levels of staff.
Ability to demonstrate excellent analytical skills, exercise sound judgment, and make decisions independently.

Responsibilities

Advise on legal contractual input and strategy.
Ensure submissions are in line with BD requirements and sponsor needs/requests.
Ensure appropriate information distribution and discussion with relevant operational groups during contract, change order, and MSA negotiations.
Collaborate with BD, therapeutic leaders, Operations and Finance to ensure the MSAs reflect what has been operationally agreed between Worldwide and the sponsor.
Develop and/or modify service description text in addition to original proposal text, which collectively becomes the core contract/exhibit.
Manage the overall process and activities for ensuring execution of MSAs, contracts and change orders, with flexibility and prioritization to meet business goals and deadlines.
Re-prioritize tasks based on urgent requests.