Clinical trial contract manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Clinical Trial Contract Manager based in the United States.

We are seeking an experienced clinical trial contracting professional to oversee site budgets, contractual agreements, and payment administration within a regulated healthcare environment. In this remote role, you will help ensure clinical trial budgets are accurate, high-quality, and aligned with fair market value standards. You will play a key part in negotiating agreements, developing site fee frameworks, and coordinating timely payments to clinical research sites. Working closely with Clinical Operations, Legal, Finance, and clinical development teams, you will support effective decision-making and strong operational controls. Your analytical skills and understanding of clinical trial cost drivers will help improve budget accuracy, transparency, and financial performance. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and contributing to the successful delivery of clinical research.

Accountabilities

• Prepare, negotiate, review, and execute a variety of clinical trial agreements, including responding to proposed contractual modifications.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation, files, and systems to support compliance and efficient administration.
• Develop and review clinical trial site budgets, ensuring quality, appropriate cost allocations, and alignment with fair market value (FMV) standards.
• Analyze clinical trial protocols and flowcharts to determine cost drivers, develop payment strategies, estimate budgets, and establish negotiation parameters.
• Drive the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the Site Fee Framework.
• Set up, close, reopen, and submit payments associated with clinical trial grants, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and contractual terms.
• Monitor and analyze budget-specific and trial performance metrics to provide visibility into deliverables, financial performance, and operational effectiveness.
• Coordinate with Clinical Trial Managers, Therapeutic Area Leads, and other relevant stakeholders to review and approve site budgets.
• Work with Clinical Finance and Accounting, Legal, and Clinical Operations leadership on payment-related decisions, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Build strong working relationships with Clinical Operations, Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, Ethics and Compliance, Finance, Legal, investigators, site personnel, and third-party vendors.
• Represent contract and budget processes in local and global working groups, sharing best practices and supporting consistent procedures.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the effectiveness and value of budget operations.
• Stay informed about industry standards, market trends, competitive intelligence, and best practices in clinical trial budgeting.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach and respond promptly and professionally to internal and external requests.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant business experience in the regulated pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Strong clinical background and a solid understanding of clinical trial budgeting, site-level cost drivers, and industry benchmarks.
• Experience developing, reviewing, negotiating, and administering contracts and clinical trial site budgets.
• Ability to assess protocol requirements, establish cost estimates and payment strategies, and negotiate within fair market value parameters.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to present persuasive, well-supported contractual arguments aligned with business policies and objectives.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in complex situations.
• Excellent analytical and critical-thinking abilities, including the capacity to identify issues and develop practical solutions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work and responsive customer service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely across different audiences.
• Experience using clinical, project management, planning, or reporting systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access; familiarity with Veeva is an advantage.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners while managing multiple responsibilities.

Benefits:

• Remote work arrangement within the United States.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional and international teams.
• Meaningful work supporting clinical research and the development and delivery of healthcare products.
• A collaborative working environment that encourages professional development, networking, and career mobility.
• Workplace practices designed to support employee well-being and work-life balance.

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