Associate Director, Externally Sponsored Research Contracts

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation, execution, amendment, and closeout of global ESR agreements
• Develop, review, and negotiate ESR budgets to ensure compliance and alignment with protocol requirements
• Act as the main contracts liaison for cross-functional stakeholders to expedite agreement execution and funding
• Work alongside Medical Affairs and research sponsors to assess contract and budget terms and recommend risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance of ESR contracting processes with company policies and industry regulations globally
• Track and manage the ESR contract lifecycle, ensuring documentation and audit readiness
• Drive process improvements and develop best practices for efficiency in ESR contracting activities

Qualifications

• RN or bachelor's or master's degree in biological sciences or health-related field required
• 11+ years direct clinical operations experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with relevant indirect experiences accepted
• Experience negotiating contracts and budgets with institutions
• Strong knowledge of MS Word and GPI or similar FMV assessment tools
• Strong analytical skills and business communication capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team/matrix environment
• Organizational skills and understanding of ESR processes from proposal submission through study close-out

Benefits

• Robust equity awards for employees
• Significant learning and development opportunities offered
• Competitive cash compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package included