Contract Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.
• Previous experience in contract negotiation, contract management which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years’ experience)
• Advanced knowledge of contract law and principles, including a general understanding of business, intellectual property, local tax, and stamp laws across multiple regions.
• Strong understanding of business, contractual, and financial principles related to clinical research service agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate contract provisions and investigator grant budgets within established negotiation parameters.
• In-depth understanding of clinical drug development and the clinical trial process within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and the local language, where applicable.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to influence stakeholders and build collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop others.
• Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, risk assessment, and impact analysis capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) and other business systems.
• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review, negotiation, and finalization of contract templates, contractual terms and conditions, negotiation parameters, and associated documentation in accordance with PPD contractual standards and established processes.
• Negotiate investigator grant budgets, contractual terms, and conditions within approved negotiation parameters while balancing company and client requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal, financial, and operational risks associated with contract negotiations.
• Provide contractual risk assessments and ensure compliance with approved contractual considerations.
• Escalate contractual issues outside approved negotiation parameters through established governance processes and serve as the regional escalation point for external clients.
• Recommend practical solutions to resolve complex contractual issues while balancing business objectives and contractual risk.
• Serve as the primary regional contact for clients regarding contractual negotiations, process questions, and issue resolution.
• Partner with Legal during country-specific process improvement initiatives and complex contractual matters.
• Collaborate with internal functional teams to coordinate site start-up activities impacted by contract execution and investigator grant negotiations.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely execution of contractual deliverables.
• Ensure consistent application of approved contract templates, negotiation parameters, client expectations, and established processes across assigned work.
• Promote quality, consistency, and operational efficiency while supporting continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Conduct periodic quality reviews and provide constructive peer feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Train, mentor, and support Associate Contract Specialists and junior team members.
• Develop and deliver training materials on contract processes, negotiation practices, and client-specific requirements.
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistent application of contractual standards across the regional team.

Benefits

• The annual salary range estimated for this position in NC is $105,000- $145,000 USD.
• This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.