Clinical Contracts consultant

Reference: 629632Posted: 2026-08-07Location: South San Francisco, CaliforniaCompany: Planet Pharma GroupContact: ApplicationsEmail: View email address on click.appcast.io Summary: Clinical Contracts consultant Seeking an Corporate and Clinical Contracts consultant, who will be an integral member of the Legal Department, and will be accountable for legal and risk tolerances, contracting standards, and process and strategy in support of strategic objectives. This role is responsible for the negotiation and execution of a wide range of company contracts. This role will be responsible for the continuous improvement of the contracts program, driving efficiencies and improving the legal and internal stakeholder experiences. The individual will work with the business owners, the Legal team, and outside counsel to successfully execute contracts and achieve business objectives. Job Responsibilities: Lead the drafting, review, interpretation, negotiation, and execution of agreements emphasizing clinical-related contracts (including clinical trial agreements (CTAs) and ancillary agreements (including SCCs, LOIs, DRAs, LRAs, & ICFs), as well as NDAs, MSAs, consulting/professional services agreements and various other R&D, IT, HR and facilities related vendor agreements Serve as liaison between outside counsel and internal stakeholders and identify and be able to communicate risks appropriately and provide guidance for resolutionDevelop relationships and partner with internal stakeholders to improve contracting systems, processes, procedures and ensure efficient supportDevelop and maintain templates and an alternative language library to facilitate quick turnaround of contractsAssist the Legal team with complicated or strategic transactions, corporate compliance, or other areas of law where legal support is requiredWork independently (without significant oversight)Qualifications: JD degree and active member of at least one state barA minimum of five years of in-hours pharmaceutical or biotechnology contract/legal experience; candidates with more experience preferredProven experience negotiating all types of vendor-based and other company agreementsProficient in clinical contract drafting and negotiation skillsKnowledgeable about statues, regulations, and industry guidelines impacting pharmaceutical research and development and clinical trials including data privacyAbility to manage time effectively and prioritize multiple related activitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills