Associate Director of Contract Management

Job Summary

Managing all aspects of contract management, the full-time Associate Director of Contract Management will oversee contracts, change orders, and master services agreements (MSAs) while collaborating with various operational groups in a remote setting.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on legal contractual input and strategy while ensuring compliance with BD requirements and sponsor needs
• Collaborate with Business Development, therapeutic leaders, Operations, and Finance to align MSAs with operational agreements
• Manage the overall process for executing MSAs, contracts, and change orders, prioritizing tasks to meet business goals and deadlines

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of direct experience in the CRO or pharmaceutical industry, with a strong understanding of study design and project management
• Thorough knowledge of corporate business practices and commercial contracting principles
• Proficiency in MS-Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to advise and interact with all levels of staff effectively
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment for independent decision-making