Associate Director, Contract Management - US - Remote

About the role

The Associate Director, Contract Management is responsible for managing all aspects of contracts, change orders, and master services agreements (MSAs) with sponsors and line management of Contracts Associate(s) or Managers, as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal contractual input and strategy.
• Ensure submissions are in line with BD requirements and sponsor needs/requests.
• Ensure appropriate information distribution and discussion with relevant operational groups during contract, change order, and MSA negotiations.
• Collaborate with BD, therapeutic leaders, Operations and Finance to ensure the MSAs reflect what has been operationally agreed between Worldwide and the sponsor.
• Develop and/or modify service description text in addition to original proposal text, which collectively becomes the core contract/exhibit.
• Manage the overall process and activities for ensuring execution of MSAs, contracts and change orders, with flexibility and prioritization to meet business goals and deadlines.
• Re-prioritize tasks based on urgent requests.

Requirements

• Proficiency in all MS-Office applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and a high level of proficiency with Excel.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication as well as interpersonal skills.
• Able to set and manage opportunity plans, communication plans, schedules, and deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of general corporate business practices, commercial contracting principles.
• Prior exposure in Proposal Development and Business Development Operations.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the CRO/pharmaceutical industry and sales support activities as well as a strong understanding of study design, project management, and operational requirements for successful study implementation.
• Minimum of 10 years of direct experience with CRO or pharmaceutical data; sourcing, integration, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to advise and interact with all levels of staff.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent analytical skills, exercise sound judgment, and make decisions independently.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace by providing transparent compensation. The salary range for this position is annually:

• United States of America - $118,500.00 - $234,500.00

The salary range provided is intended to give candidates an understanding of potential earnings. Compensation will fall within the provided range, and it not a guarantee of exact salary. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity.

We ensure pay equity and transparency and comply with all applicable labor laws. Salary information will be discussed during the interview process, and we encourage candidates to inquire about compensation at any stage.