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LHH · 1 week ago

Senior Clinical Contracts Manager

San Francisco, CA

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

$75/hr - $90/hr

5+ years exp

LHH is seeking a Senior Clinical Contracts Manager to join their dynamic client on a contract basis in San Francisco, California. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in contract negotiation and management to support clinical and other business operations.

Human Resources

Hiring Manager

Isaiah Dunn

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and negotiate clinical-related contracts, ensuring alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and privacy regulations

Collaborate with other business units (e.g., R&D, IT, regulatory affairs) to facilitate contract negotiation and execution

Partner with the Contracts Team and internal departments to balance workloads and ensure contracts are completed promptly

Act as a primary point of contact between internal stakeholders and external entities, including clinical research organizations, vendors, and consultants

Maintain comprehensive and accurate contract records within the contract lifecycle management system while adhering to organizational standards

Provide guidance and training on contracting processes, obligations, and company policies in partnership with in-house counsel

Support the development and refinement of contract templates, negotiation guides, and internal policies

Keep stakeholders informed of contract progress through clear and timely updates

Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned

Qualification

Contract negotiationClinical trial agreementsContract lifecycle managementMicrosoft OfficeNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree is required

At least 5 years of experience in negotiating and managing a variety of contracts, such as confidentiality agreements, vendor and service agreements, consulting agreements, software agreements, statements of work, amendments, and change orders with external partners

A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with clinical trial agreements

Strong understanding of key legal terms and the ability to assess and manage risks effectively

Solid knowledge of clinical operations and research, with direct experience collaborating with contract research organizations involved in clinical trials

Proficiency with contract lifecycle management tools and e-signature platforms

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications

Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal abilities