We’re expanding across Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Peru, and we’re looking for a Contracts & Budgets Associate to help support our expansion across the region and around the globe!
The Contracts & Budgets Associate, Site Contract Management, develops and negotiates regional study budgets based on the requirements of a study protocol, as well as reviewing, drafting, negotiating and tracking a variety of legal agreements which include confidentiality agreements, master confidentiality agreements, clinical study agreements and amendment agreements. The postholder works closely with the Clinical Operations study team and playing a key role in ensuring deliverables are in alignment with defined study timelines.
Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
• Develop, negotiate global study budgets based on the requirements of a study protocol.
• Review, draft and negotiate a variety of agreements including confidentiality agreements, master confidentiality agreements, clinical study agreements and amendment agreements
• Work with supervisor and various internal/external key stakeholders to resolve/escalate contractual issues
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures and contracting standards.
• Update relevant study team members regarding the status of contract negotiations and execution.
• Coordinate execution of agreements
• Support the maintenance of contract files and databases, including contract archiving.
• Recognize where processes can be improved and take corrective action.
• Other tasks, as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Required:
• Bachelors degree, or equivalent level of contract management experience preferably in a clinical research or similar industry setting
Other Required:
• 1 year of relevant experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements related to clinical research i.e. Non-Disclosure Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements, etc. as well as management, control and tracking of the contract process.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail.
Preferred:
• Post-graduate qualification
Skills & Competencies:
• Possesses strong organizational/written communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Executes time-sensitive matters while maintaining accuracy an