Contracts Manager

DaVita Kidney Care

27d • $70,000 - $106,000 • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita Clinical Research (DCR), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DaVita Inc., is a provider-based specialty clinical research organization that offers a wide spectrum of services for clinical drug research and device development. DCR uses its extensive real-world healthcare expertise to assist in the design, recruitment, and completion of retrospective and prospective studies. In the past 30 years, DCR has helped more than 500 clients with their development projects. The Contracts Manager is primarily responsible for supporting DCR with contract review and administration, reporting directly to Assistant General Counsel – Clinical Research. The position offers an excellent opportunity to work cross-functionally and utilize contract management and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of five years professional experience
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required

Nice To Haves

• Four or more years clinical research experience strongly preferred
• experience with study budgets a plus
• Working knowledge of healthcare regulatory landscape helpful but not required
• Professional experience using AI tools and experience with contract lifecycle management applications helpful but not required

Responsibilities

• Preparation, review, and revision of agreements with oversight from Assistant General Counsel; ability to handle less complex agreements with minimal oversight
• Primary internal and external contact for contract negotiations and administration
• Administer contracting processes, including maintaining status reports and providing stakeholder updates
• Assistance on special projects as needed
• Attend team meetings, phone conferences, and trainings as needed
• Know, understand, and follow teammate guidelines, employment policies, and department or company procedures
• Partner with compliance teammates in support of applicable policies and procedures

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
• DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level