Contracts Manager

• Manage the contract process for specific or varied accounts
• Coordinate Operations, Project Management, Legal, Business Development, and Finance to prepare, review, and negotiate contracts
• Serve as the primary client contact during negotiation phases
• Interface with clients regarding contractual issues throughout project lifecycles
• Establish and maintain direct client contact
• Create, negotiate, and finalize budgets and contractual documents, including Start-up Agreements, Work Orders, and Change Orders
• Develop account-specific contract standards, including budget presentation, payment terms, and standard contract language
• Proactively review project and contractual status to ensure compliance with terms and milestones and identify scope changes
• Cooperate with Finance on budget changes and provide finance system load-ready budget tools
• Process and maintain contractual document information in relevant databases
• Customize company templates to meet client requirements
• Participate in development and testing of tools and procedures

• University Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in contract management, proposal development or related field
• Knowledge of clinical trials and/or industry experience – must
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP in the provision of clinical trials – preferred
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good numeracy skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant software (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Databases)
• Fluent in English, oral and written

• Home or office-based work option in Ireland, the UK, or Serbia