Edwards Lifesciences · 2 months ago
Senior Analyst, Clinical Trials and Site Contracts
USA - California - Irvine - Hybrid
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expEdwards Lifesciences is dedicated to transforming patient care through innovative medical solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for negotiating and managing complex clinical study contracts to support clinical trial operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency throughout the contract lifecycle.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Initiate, redline, and negotiate 3rd party complex contracts based on full knowledge of financial, regulatory and clinical requirements
Negotiate trial budgets with clinical sites to ensure compliance with company- approved guidelines and alignment with fair market value utilizing approved budget templates
Analyze need for contract amendments or renewals; evaluate prior terms and conditions, and make recommendations and/or negotiate changes within guidelines and regulations
Collaborate with key stakeholders to receive and provide guidance on contracts terms and conditions. Identify risks and communicate to key stakeholders of the company
Manage contracts administration through corporate-required platforms and department trackers, including status updates, repository maintenance, data input, report generation, and report analysis
Create budget, contract and letter templates, as requested by management; suggest changes to contractual terms and conditions associated with contract and budget templates
Provide training to incoming staff on simple and moderate contract matters and on EW policies and procedures
In Collaboration with the Manager, initiate and maintain the Financial Score Card and Rate Cards for Sites
Manage the contract life-management cycle with the Study Teams and other internal functions to identify and streamline processes for Site Activation from Site Selection
Other duties and projects as apply
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field, combined with 5 years of professional experience in contract negotiation and administration, financial tracking and analysis aligned with contractual obligations, and data analytics — or equivalent experience as defined by Edwards criteria
Experience in healthcare related clinical contracts
Preferred
J.D., or Contracts or Paralegal certification
Strong budget and contracts negotiation experience
Previous clinical research/clinical trial experience
Strong analytical and automation experience
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Performance-based incentives
A wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families
Company
Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is a provider of science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Bernard J. Zovighian
Chief Executive Officer
Harry Rowland
SVP IHFM Innovation (Implantable Heart Failure Management)
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