Clinical Contracts Manager, Cambridge, MA

About Isomorphic Labs

Isomorphic Labs (IsoLabs) was launched in 2021 to advance human health by building on and beyond the Nobel-winning AlphaFold system. Since then, our interdisciplinary team of drug discovery experts and machine learning specialists has built powerful new predictive and generative AI models that accelerate scientific discovery at digital speed. Our name reflects the belief that there is an underlying symmetry between biology and information science. By harnessing AI’s capabilities, we model complex biological phenomena to design novel molecules, anticipate drug performance, and develop innovative medicines to treat and cure some of the world’s most devastating diseases.

We have built a world-leading drug design engine comprising AI models capable of working across multiple therapeutic areas and drug modalities. We continually innovate on model architecture and develop cutting-edge capabilities to advance rational drug design. Our mission is to one day solve all disease with the help of AI.

About the role

The Clinical Contracts Manager acts as the primary point of contact for all vendor outsourcing and business contracting initiatives within their assigned therapeutic and functional areas. Operating at an organizational level, this role drives vendor selection, supports negotiation of Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), and manages vendor-related study budgets and contract lifecycle activities.

The Clinical Contracts Manager collaborates closely with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Clinical Sciences, Clinical Systems, Biosample Operations, Finance, Legal, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure predictable trial execution, financial alignment, and compliance with GCP and FDA regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary outsourcing and vendor management support for clinical development functional areas across the portfolio.
• Independently lead RFI and RFP processes, analyze supplier services, proposals, and budgets, conduct bid defense meetings, and recommend vendor selection for executive decision-making.
• Negotiate and execute complex vendor agreements and Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with preferential terms and pricing.
• Define and implement vendor assessment criteria, benchmark metrics, and process improvement initiatives to optimize clinical outsourcing.
• Drive negotiations for Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and investigator budgets directly with clinical sites.
• Partner closely with Clinical Trial Managers, program teams, and CROs to ensure vendors deliver against study timelines, quality standards, and budget expectations.
• Assess and integrate potential AI tools to facilitate and enable contract negotiations and management.
• Ensure full consistency between contractual agreements and operational trial implementation.
• Monitor study progress, vendor deliverables, and resource allocation throughout the study lifecycle, supporting teams in final financial reconciliation at study closeout.
• Actively monitor study progress for scope changes, driving negotiations for change orders and associated costs to minimize sponsor risk.
• Identify contractual risks, mitigate scope creep, and ensure strict adherence to Fair Market Value (FMV) standards, legal requirements, and healthcare compliance.
• Proactively address contractual challenges, develop risk mitigation plans, and facilitate escalation management for leadership review when needed.
• Participate in vendor oversight and governance meetings, supporting study teams in resolving vendor performance issues.
• Seek out, assess, and potentially assist in onboarding potential AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS); degree in Healthcare, Science, or Finance preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in clinical outsourcing, contracting, procurement, or finance within a pharmaceutical, biopharma, CRO, or clinical research setting.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical trial execution, CRO outsourcing models, and regulatory guidelines (GCP/FDA).
• Oncology and/or Rare Disease experience required.
• Ability to confidently and independently complete and/or drive all key responsibilities listed above.
• Strong contract negotiation, budget management, and project management skills with a proven track record across multi-project timelines.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey engagement objectives and maintain effective dialogue with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrates an AI-curious mindset, with an interest in exploring and leveraging emerging AI technologies to streamline contract lifecycle management and enhance operational efficiency.
• Strategic and analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving capabilities and adaptability in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
• Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships, mentor team members, and drive efficient business solutions across functional and regional boundaries.

Culture and values

We are guided by our shared values:

• Thoughtful: Curiosity, creativity, and care. It’s about good people doing good, rigorous, and future-making science every single day.
• Brave: Fearlessness, initiative, and integrity. The scale of the challenge demands nothing less.
• Determined: Confidence in our hypothesis, urgency, and agility. Disease won’t wait, so neither should we.
• Together: Connection, collaboration across fields, and catalytic relationships. Transformation is a group project, and what we’re doing will have a real impact on real people everywhere.

Creating an extraordinary company

We believe that to be successful we need a team with a range of skills and talents. We're building an environment where collaboration is fundamental, learning is shared, and every employee feels supported and able to thrive. We value unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, and perspectives, and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact.

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid model, requiring you to be in the office 3 days a week (currently Tuesday, Wednesday, and one other day depending on your team).