Senior Contracts and Budget Associate

We are seeking a Senior Contracts and Budget Associate to join our team! 

This is a remote based opportunity open for the professionals based in one of the following countries: UK, Spain, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia or Slovakia.

At Precision for Medicine, we believe that the era of one-size-fits-all medication is giving way to a next generation of treatments, medicines that will be more effective because they are prescribed according to the unique biology of an individual patient. Our mission is to help innovative biotech and pharmaceutical companies accelerate the development of these life-changing treatments. Precision does this by developing assays that utilize biomarkers to help identify the right patient for the right drug. We handle every aspect of clinical trials from initial strategy and design to selecting sites and executing quality clinical trials.

Position Summary:

Senior Contracts and Budget Associate, Site Contract Management, develops and negotiates European 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:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent level of contract management experience preferably in a clinical research or similar industry setting.

Other Required:

• 3 years 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.
• Experience in contract research, life science, biotech or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Experience interacting with European institutions.
• Knowledge of English.

Preferred:

• Equivalent contract management experience in a clinical research or similar industry setting.
• Experience in contract research, life science, biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in direct negotiations with institutions based in Italy, UK and Spain.
• Direct negotiations with institution based in France and Benelux countries will be a plus.

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 and attention to detail.
• Exhibits high self-motivation and is able to work and plan with some supervision as well as in a global team environment.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, as evidenced by punctuality, ability to deliver on commitments, an understanding of the service culture and positive interactions with customers and teammates, including good interpersonal skills.
• Displays sound business judgment and a proactive, independent work style.
• Is proficient in MS Office software programs and computer applications.
• Handles sensitive issues with discretion.
• Works well independently and cooperatively with others to achieve common goals in a virtual environment.
• Develops, maintains, and strengthens relationships with others inside or outside of the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support

Precision for Medicine is revolutionizing the attack on cancer and we are passionate about helping you harness its power. We strike tumors on a molecular level using biomarkers to link specific mutations to specific treatments. We combine deep science with deep data from advanced technological platforms, then layer on specialized expertise in the design and execution of targeted, adaptive clinical trials. Ultimately, we deliver robust insights that inform real-time decisions and optimize the oncology development pathway.

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