Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

DaVita Clinical Research (DCR), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DaVita Inc., is a provider-based specialty clinical research organization that offers a wide spectrum of services for clinical drug research and device development. DCR uses its extensive real-world healthcare expertise to assist in the design, recruitment, and completion of retrospective and prospective studies. In the past 30 years, DCR has helped more than 500 clients with their development projects.

The Contracts Manager is primarily responsible for supporting DCR with contract review and administration, reporting directly to Assistant General Counsel – Clinical Research. The position offers an excellent opportunity to work cross-functionally and utilize contract management and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preparation, review, and revision of agreements with oversight from Assistant General Counsel; ability to handle less complex agreements with minimal oversight
• Primary internal and external contact for contract negotiations and administration
• Administer contracting processes, including maintaining status reports and providing stakeholder updates
• Assistance on special projects as needed
• Attend team meetings, phone conferences, and trainings as needed
• Know, understand, and follow teammate guidelines, employment policies, and department or company procedures
• Partner with compliance teammates in support of applicable policies and procedures

Traits for Success:

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of competing demands
• Ability to work independently, shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, maintain patience in high pressure situations, and take initiative where appropriate
• Ability to work well with cross-functional groups
• Interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills; ability to interact positively with teammates at all levels across the company
• Personal integrity, judgment, and the ability to make decisions quickly
• Commitment to DaVita's Core Values of Services Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to colleagues, patients, teammates, management, physicians, and/or vendors in everyday performance and interactions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of five years professional experience
• Four or more years clinical research experience strongly preferred; experience with study budgets a plus
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required
• Working knowledge of healthcare regulatory landscape helpful but not required
• Professional experience using AI tools and experience with contract lifecycle management applications helpful but not required

Location: Denver HQ, Nashville, or Minneapolis