Manages preparation, review, negotiation, execution, and tracking of client and subcontractor agreements for clinical research projects. Coordinates legal review and works with Finance, Operations, Business Development, sponsors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. Develops change orders, payment schedules, and cash flow analyses while assessing contractual business risk and supporting high-volume contract activity.
Celerion is committed to swift, exceptional clinical research through translational medicine. Every day, we use our experience, agility, and innovative research strategies to help get drugs to market faster.
The Senior Contracts Manager will perform day to day preparation and management of project agreements and other client-related documents. This position will be full-time and remote-based.
Essential Functions
- Prepare Project Agreements (Project Agreements include but are not limited to Master Service Agreements, Letters of Intent, Statements of Work, Project Specific Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Subcontractor Agreement, Clinical Trial Agreements (Multi and External Site Studies) Preferred Provider Agreements, and other agreements requested by management, whether or not directly related to or in support of any project).
- Review Data Prtoectio Agreements (DPAs) and other privacy-related agreements
- Independently review and negotiate all project agreement terms and conditions
- Serve as point of contact to facilitate legal review.
- Track and report contract review status and provide weekly updates
- Work closely with Finance, Operations, Business Development and key stakeholders regarding Project Agreement execution and details.
- Independently coordinate Subcontractor Agreements such that the terms and conditions are in compliance with the associated Sponsor Agreements.
- Develop and negotiate Change Orders to Project Agreements.
- Perform cash flow analysis and generate payment schedules in coordination with Finance and contract management guidelines.
- Participate and lead meetings with Sponsors, Subcontractors, Finance, Operations, Business Development and key stakeholders.
- Develop a knowledge of Biopharma market segments and assess business risk associated with contractual terms and provide guidance to management.
- Ability to complete a high volume of Project Agreements in a timely and professional manner, working efficiently and maintaining quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required. Degree emphasis in business or life science discipline preferred.
- Minimum of 5+ years in the Pharmaceutical or CRO industry experience preferred
- Minimum of 5+ years contract drafting and negotiation experience
- Problem solving and negotiation skills required
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail
- Must be able to work independently
- Experience and comfort in a high volume, fast paced environment is essential.
- Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and be flexible to address needs of multiple market segments and various lines of service.
- Prior experience and familiarity with fee generation, payment schedules, contracts and client interaction and negotiation preferred.
Celerion Values: Integrity Trust Teamwork Respect
Celerion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, qualified protected veteran status, or disability.
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