Contracts Manager

Precision for Medicine is not your typical CRO. At Precision for Medicine we have brought together new technologies, expertise and operational scale to help the life sciences improve the speed, cost and success rate of bringing life-changing therapies to patients. What sets us apart is the way we integrate clinical trial execution with deep scientific knowledge, laboratory expertise and advanced data sciences.

As our organisation continues to grow we are hiring a Contracts Manager to join our team in the UK. This position can be offered fully home based.

Position Summary:

The Contracts Manager develops pre- and post-award contract deliverables (consulting agreements / standalone work orders / start-up work orders / letters of intent / full work orders) for the conduct of Phase I-IV clinical trials. Provides overall accountability for the contract development process and deliverables, working in collaboration with global operational review teams as applicable. Independently analyses budgets for appropriate pricing and accurate assumptions based on internal standards and communicates with relevant departments, partners and vendors needed for the project if applicable. May coordinate budget revisions with assigned proposals staff.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Development of contracts and associated contract deliverables
• Development of specialty budgets outside of the standard costing template
• Understand contract terms and ability to identify adjustments to financial terms as needed
• Development of advance payment requirements per standards, including standard advance table calculations across consulting agreements and full studies
• Respond to client questions regarding budget and operational scope via written and verbal communications
• Actively communicate with the project team and other key stakeholders both within and outside the organization in order to support the timely and accurate delivery of contract documents
• Schedule and lead internal and external calls as needed
• Accountable for the contracts process and contract development
• Working in collaboration with operational teams as needed
• Ensure accuracy and quality control over budget and document development
• Working to a high standard of quality output
• Participate in departmental initiatives as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3-4 year university / college degree, or equivalent experience ideally in a business, scientific or healthcare discipline
• A minimum of 5 years’ contracts experience gained within a CRO or equivalent relevant experience or demonstrated competencies in the key requirements of the role.

Other Required:

• Working knowledge of clinical trials and services provided by CROs, with a meticulous attention to detail

Preferred:

• Experience in the CRO industry
• Working knowledge of the life cycle of a project with a solid foundation of how the changes in assumptions impact the budget and financial impact at each stage of the clinical trial
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and ability to thrive in a multi-tasking environment
• High energy and enthusiasm with a strong commitment to exceeding expectations
• Attention to detail and ability to produce quality documents under pressure
• Flexibility and willingness to work on multiple assignments of varying tasks with personnel throughout the organization
• Ability to learn quickly
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect and build relationships with management and others throughout the organization
• Exhibits self-motivation and is able to work and plan independently as well as in a team environment
• Team player with a desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of the company
• Travel will be minimal