Contract & Budget Associate

Position Summary: The Contracts & Budgets Associate, Site Contract Management, develops and negotiates European study budgets based on the requirements of a study protocol, as well as reviewing, drafting, negotiating and tracking a variety of legal agreements which include confidentiality agreements, master confidentiality agreements, clinical study agreements and amendment agreements. The postholder works closely with the Clinical Operations study team and playing a key role in ensuring deliverables are in alignment with defined study timelines. Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to: • Develop, negotiate global study budgets based on the requirements of a study protocol. • Review, draft and negotiate a variety of agreements including confidentiality agreements, master confidentiality agreements, clinical study agreements and amendment agreements • Work with supervisor and various internal/external key stakeholders to resolve/escalate contractual issues • Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures and contracting standards. • Update relevant study team members regarding the status of contract negotiations and execution. • Coordinate execution of agreements • Support the maintenance of contract files and databases, including contract archiving. • Recognize where processes can be improved and take corrective action. • Other tasks, as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Required: • Bachelors degree, or equivalent level of contract management experience preferably in a clinical research or similar industry setting Other Required: • 1 year of relevant experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements related to clinical research i.e. Non-Disclosure Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements, etc. as well as management, control and tracking of the contract process. • Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail. Preferred: • Post-graduate qualification Skills: Competencies • Possesses strong organizational/written communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. • Executes time-sensitive matters while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. • Exhibits high self-motivation and is able to work and plan with some supervision as well as in a global team environment.