Contract & Budget Sr SpecialistDevelop the regional contracting strategy and support the delivery of all required start-up contracting activities for selected sponsors, studies or multi-protocol programs as determined by the Sponsor's requirements.
Essential Functions:
Coordinate the development of investigator grants and estimates, contracting strategies and proposal text to support the proposal development process.
Develop contract language, payment language and budget templates as required as applicable to the position.
Ensure collaboration, including communication with sponsors, stakeholders and RSU regions and countries as applicable to the position, to successfully deliver the agreed project scope in compliance with sponsor requirements and/or the RSU Management Plan.
Provide specialist legal, operational and financial contracting support to the Study Teams, as applicable to site agreements to facilitate efficient business development and initiation and maintenance of clinical trials, whilst enabling compliance with regulatory requirements.
Contribute to the collection, interpretation, analysis and dissemination of accurate contracting intelligence to support assigned studies and the wider company, as required.
Ensure overall contracting efficiency and adherence to project timelines and financial goals as applicable to site agreements.
Work with Quality Management to ensure appropriate contract management and quality standards. Mentor and coach colleagues as required including the delivery of training materials as required.
Deliver presentations to clients as required. As applicable, ensure accurate completion and maintenance of internal systems (with emphasis on CTMS), databases, tracking tools, timelines and project plans.
QualificationsBachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech contract management or clinical budget management
Experience with vendor negotiations and CRO interactions
Experience using a contract lifecycle management system, with preference for candidates who have worked in Agiloft, ICE360, or a similar CLM platform.
Strong understanding of the contract lifecycle, including drafting, review, approval workflows, and execution
Experience working cross-functionally with R&D/Clinical Operations, Legal, Finance, Strategic Sourcing/Procurement, and vendors
Ability to identify contractual risk, exercise sound judgment, and escalate appropriately
Ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines independently
