Contract Manager - US - Remote

Who we are 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. We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, a global team of over 3,500 experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers, and we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way. 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. Why Worldwide 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 enable 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. What The Contract Manager Does At Worldwide The Contract Manager is responsible for the overall management of activities involved in the development, preparation, and revision of the company’s contracts/ change orders with its sponsors. The Contract Manager manages a variety of clinical, services and related local and global contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and sponsor requirements. The Contract Manager is responsible for the full life cycle of sponsor contracts/ change orders (amendments), will prepare the contract by drafting and/or incorporating the associated budget, scope of work, and legal, financial, and operational terms, lead negotiations, ensure adherence to master agreements, and provide advice to Worldwide’s business units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters. The Contract Manager works with the Legal Department, Global Proposal Development, Business Development and Global Business Operations to review and develop master Service Agreements, statements of work, change order documents and service agreements. What You Will Do Collaborate with Business Development, Therapeutic Leaders, Operations, Finance and Legal departments to draft and finalize contracts/ change orders and contract termination documents with sponsors. Lead and participate in conference calls to negotiate terms of an agreement, including the study budget, with the sponsor. Ensure the scope of work is defined correctly and reflected in the study budget. Ensure any changes are integrated into the main study contract efficiently and accurately. Revise final proposal budget to reflect agreed upon specifications, including minor changes to the budget such as updates to sponsor bid grids, if used, to reflect the revised budget. Develop and/or modify service description text in addition to the original proposal text, which collectively becomes the core contract/exhibit. What You Will Bring To The Role Ability to work with minimal supervision with confidence. Strong planning, strategizing, managing, monitoring, scheduling, and analytical skills. Effective negotiation skills. Strong interpersonal skills in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented, and changing environment. Strong Excel skills; ability to manipulate and modify budget tools and client bid grids as required. Effective stakeholder management with cross‑functional teams for process improvement and/or change initiatives. Your Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Two to three years of direct experience with CRO or pharmaceutical data; sourcing, integration, analysis, and reporting. Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Salary and Benefits We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace by providing transparent compensation. The salary range for this position is annually: United States of America – $54,500.00 – $107,500.00. Compensation will fall within this 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. We ensure pay equity and transparency and comply with all applicable labor laws. Salary information will be discussed during the interview process. We encourage candidates to inquire about compensation at any stage. We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do. #J-18808-Ljbffr Worldwide Clinical Trials