Senior Clinical Contracts Counsel – Global Clinical Trial Agreements

Axiom Path • Bridgewater Township, NJ

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About The Position

Join a growing biopharmaceutical organization advancing therapies for patients with serious and rare diseases. The Legal Department supports global clinical development initiatives in partnership with clinical operations, research teams, and external stakeholders. This role is part of a collaborative, fast-paced clinical contracting team supporting an active global clinical development pipeline. The successful candidate will independently manage complex clinical trial agreements, navigate international contracting requirements, and support high-volume contracting workflows.

This is a part-time contract opportunity of approximately 20 hours per week, with a contract duration of approximately seven months. The schedule will initially vary according to contracting demand and requires responsiveness throughout the workweek; a more structured schedule may become possible as the engagement progresses. The position is based in Bridgewater, New Jersey, but onsite, hybrid, or remote arrangements have not been confirmed. Engagement is W2 only, with no C2C or 1099 arrangements.

The role involves drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and completing clinical trial agreements and related documentation for US and international studies; coordinating with internal and external stakeholders; managing agreement execution and records; monitoring shared contracting inboxes; and supporting reporting and operational improvements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission and current license to practice law.
• At least 5 years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating clinical trial agreements, including agreements involving US and ex-US clinical research activities.
• Demonstrated experience managing high-volume clinical contracting portfolios, including negotiation, contract administration, and execution tracking.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial contracting processes and ability to navigate contractual issues involving multiple stakeholders and international jurisdictions.
• Experience maintaining contract documentation, monitoring agreement progress, and ensuring accurate records throughout the contracting lifecycle.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate contractual language, identify issues, and communicate practical solutions.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy when managing multiple agreements and competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with legal colleagues and business partners.
• Adaptability, responsiveness, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing workloads.
• Willingness to contribute to administrative and operational contracting activities in addition to substantive legal work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using SharePoint, DocuSign, and contract reporting or analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and facilitate completion of clinical trial agreements and related contractual documentation for clinical studies in the United States and international markets.
• Manage a high volume of clinical contracting activities, moving agreements from initial preparation through final execution.
• Coordinate with internal legal partners, clinical operations teams, external research sites, and other stakeholders to resolve contractual matters and support study timelines.
• Oversee agreement execution workflows, including DocuSign electronic signatures and physical signature processes when required.
• Maintain organized and accurate clinical contracting records, including agreements, amendments, correspondence, and supporting documentation in SharePoint.
• Monitor shared contracting inboxes, review incoming communications, and capture contract data for workflow management and recordkeeping.
• Support the development and maintenance of contracting metrics, operational reports, and performance analytics.
• Participate in stakeholder discussions, provide contracting updates, and assist with additional legal and administrative priorities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree