Senior Contract Specialist

CONTEXT

Eliassen Group and our Clinical Research Site Network client are seeking an experienced Contract & Budget Manager to work remotely.  

This role requires an individual with a background in pharma/biotech/CRO or clinical research sites.

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DUTIES/EXPECTATIONS OF THIS ROLE

Position Summary:  

you will be responsible for managing critical aspects of our commercial business, including Study Budgets, Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA), Confidentiality and Data Agreements (CDAs), Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs) negotiations. As the key Point of Contact (POC) for these contractual matters, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution and alignment of business strategies.

Essential Duties:

CRO/Sponsor Budget Management:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize protocol specific budgets
• Ensure all applicable procedures are confirmed in accordance with Protocol
• Manage specific rate cards based on Therapeutic Area
• Ensure that highest FMV is secured through identification of negotiable line items and certain terms

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Contract Management:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize clinical trials contracts with CROs and Biopharmaceutical companies in accordance with Company policies. This includes non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), clinical trial agreements (CTAs), and master service agreements (MSAs).
• Review, negotiation, and execution of CDAs, MSAs, and SOWs to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
• Ensure all contracts and opportunities are up-to-date in CRM, maintaining accuracy and completeness, providing real-time current standings, line-of-sight, and projections for executive team and board.

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Data Configuration for Data Ingestion:

• Work with CCO and COO to compile and configuration data for efficient ingestion into Salesforce CRM.
• Collaborate with internal and external IT and data teams to ensure data quality, integrity, and security in Salesforce.
• Stay informed about best practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

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Forecasting:

• Act as the Point of Contact (POC) for contracted study forecasting, working closely with the sales team to gather accurate and reliable data for forecasting purposes.
• Analyze and report on forecasted data, providing insights and recommendations to the Chief Commercial Officer.

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General Business Strategy Support:

• Willingness and ability to jump in and address general business strategy needs on an ad hoc basis, including supporting commercial and clinical operation activities and initiatives.
• Contribute insights and analysis to support decision-making on broader business strategies.

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Collaboration and Communication:

• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with legal, sales, and other relevant departments.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to drive successful business outcomes.

MUST HAVES – QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a Contracts & Budget capacity in the pharma industry/clinical research is required.
• Proven experience in contract management and negotiations.
• Expertise in utilizing Salesforce CRM.
• Strong budgeting, analytical and forecasting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

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W2 rate disclaimer:  

"Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be taken into account when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting is a reflection of a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range."