Associate Director, Contract Management - US - Remote

About Us

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands‑on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.

The Associate Director, Legal Contracts is responsible for all aspects of contract management for Worldwide including the company’s contracts, change orders, and master services agreements (MSAs) with its sponsors and line management of Contracts Associate(s) or Managers as assigned.

• Advise on legal contractual input and strategy.
• Ensure submissions are in line with BD requirements and sponsor needs/requests.
• Ensure appropriate information distribution and discussion with relevant operational groups during contract, change order, and MSA negotiations.
• Collaborate with BD, therapeutic leaders, Operations and Finance to ensure the MSAs reflect what has been operationally agreed between Worldwide and the sponsor.
• Develop and/or modify service description text in addition to original proposal text, which collectively becomes the core contract/exhibit.
• Manage the overall process and activities for ensuring execution of MSAs, contracts and change orders, with flexibility and prioritization to meet business goals and deadlines. Re-prioritize tasks based on urgent requests.

• Proficiency in all MS-Office applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and a high level of proficiency with Excel.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication as well as interpersonal skills.
• Ability to set and manage opportunity plans, communication plans, schedules, and deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of general corporate business practices, commercial contracting principles, and prior exposure in Proposal Development and Business Development Operations.

• In-depth knowledge of the CRO/pharmaceutical industry and sales support activities as well as a strong understanding of study design, project management, and operational requirements for successful study implementation.
• Minimum of 10 years of direct experience with CRO or pharmaceutical data; sourcing, integration, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to advise and interact with all levels of staff.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent analytical skills, exercise sound judgment, and make decisions independently.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace by providing transparent compensation. The salary range for this position is annually (For hourly paid positions, the stated salary range reflects hourly rates):

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Compensation will fall within the provided range and is not a guarantee of exact salary. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive benefits package depending on location. Salary information will be discussed during the interview process, and we encourage candidates to inquire about compensation at any stage.