Description
The Contract Associate will play a key role in supporting clinical trial operations by leading the development, negotiation, and execution of study agreements and budgets. This position ensures timely, compliant contract processes while partnering with cross-functional teams to enable successful study delivery.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end development, negotiation, and execution of clinical trial agreements and associated budgets.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Clinical Operations, and other key stakeholders to support contract lifecycle activities.
- Ensure all agreements comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve contract- and budget-related issues to minimize delays.
- Monitor progress to ensure timely execution of agreements and alignment with study timelines.
- Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of contracting processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Legal Studies, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Experience managing clinical trial agreements, contracts, or budgets within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry.
- Strong understanding of contract language, budgeting principles, and clinical trial processes.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as Legal, Finance, and Clinical Operations.
- Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple agreements and deadlines simultaneously.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to clinical trial contracting.
