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Tango Therapeutics

Clinical Contract Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$128K - $193K/yr

Company Overview Tango Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to discovering novel drug ... Summary We are seeking a Clinical Contract Manager (CCM) to lead the end-to-end clinical site ...

Tranzeal, Inc.

Contracts Manager

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$107K - $143K/yr

Prior Biotech / Pharma experience (Understanding of scientific nomenclature), Material Transfer ... Short-term contract role covering for an employee on leave * Manage high-volume Material Transfer ...

Aura Biosciences, Inc.

Sr. Contracts Manager

Brighton, MA · On-site

$150K - $185K/yr

A bachelor's degree is required, advanced degree preferred. * 5 plus years' experience with the biotech/pharmaceutical industry required. * Clinical contract management experience required. * The ...

Takeda

Lead, Contract Management

Boston, MA · On-site

$96K - $129K/yr

Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience, with a ... Contract Management: Independently applies contract management principles across routine and ...

Novotech

Contracts Manager

Dedham, MA · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

The Contract Manager partners closely with Sales, Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure ... We are looking for people who are passionate about working clinical research and biotech, including ...

Novotech

Contracts Manager

Dedham, MA · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

The Contract Manager partners closely with Sales, Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure ... We are looking for people who are passionate about working clinical research and biotech, including ...

Ossium Health

Commercial Contracting Manager (Contract)

$91K - $121K/yr

The role includes managing iterative contract revisions, facilitating alignment across stakeholders ... biotech, or pharma contracting, specifically within transplant, cell therapy (e.g., CAR-T), or ...

Amgen, Inc.

Payer Contracting Manager

$91K - $121K/yr

This Manager position will report to the Senior Manager, Contract Development and will be ... contract documents * Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology experience What you can expect of us As we ...

Premier Research

Site Contracts Lead

$81K/yr

You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and ... Managing all aspects of implementing Non-Disclosure Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements, Contract ...

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How much do biotech contract manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for biotech contract manager in the United States is $106,034.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $119,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Biotech Contract Manager position, and why are they important?

A Biotech Contract Manager should possess a strong background in contract law, negotiation, and life sciences, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field and relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical contract management. Familiarity with contract management software, compliance platforms (such as Icertis or DocuSign), and regulatory guidelines like FDA and GxP is highly beneficial. Superior attention to detail, analytical thinking, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills set outstanding professionals apart in this role. These capabilities ensure accurate and efficient contract execution, risk mitigation, and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in a highly regulated industry.

What is a Biotech Contract Manager job?

A Biotech Contract Manager oversees contracts related to biotechnology partnerships, vendors, research agreements, and regulatory compliance. They negotiate terms, ensure adherence to legal and industry standards, and mitigate risks for their organization. Their role requires collaboration with legal teams, procurement, and scientific departments to support business objectives. Effective contract management helps biotech companies streamline operations, maintain compliance, and optimize financial and operational outcomes.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Biotech Contract Manager?

As a Biotech Contract Manager, your daily tasks often include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts such as research agreements, vendor contracts, and licensing deals. You will regularly collaborate with legal, procurement, research, and finance teams to ensure terms align with company goals and regulatory requirements. Managing timelines, tracking key deliverables, and monitoring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle are also core parts of the role. This position requires balancing multiple priorities and maintaining strong communication with both internal teams and external partners to support the company’s scientific and commercial objectives.

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Clinical Contract Manager

Clinical Contract Manager

Tango Therapeutics

Boston, MA • On-site

$128K - $193K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 hours ago

Job description

Company Overview
Tango Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to discovering novel drug targets and delivering the next generation of precision medicine for the treatment of cancer.
Using an approach that starts and ends with patients, Tango leverages the genetic principle of synthetic lethality to discover and develop therapies that take aim at critical targets in cancer.
This includes expanding the universe of precision oncology targets into novel areas such as tumor suppressor gene loss and their contribution to the ability of cancer cells to evade immune cell killing.
The Tango labs and offices are located at 201 Brookline Avenue, in the Fenway area of Boston, Massachusetts.
Summary
We are seeking a Clinical Contract Manager (CCM) to lead the end-to-end clinical site contracting process in support of our growing clinical portfolio. This role will serve as the primary sponsor contact for Contract Research Organization (CRO) partners and internal stakeholders across Clinical, Legal, Finance, and Compliance.
In a fast-paced, small biotech environment, the CCM will drive the development, negotiation, execution, and maintenance of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), ensuring alignment with trial timelines, budget, and regulatory requirements. This individual will play a key role in enabling timely site activation, CTA maintenance as per trial requirements, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance of CTAs with applicable regulations and internal standards.
The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a hands-on environment, with a focus on building scalable processes, tools, and best practices to support efficient and compliant clinical trial execution.
Your Role
  • Serve as Sponsor key contact for CRO functions involved in Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) development, negotiation, execution and maintenance.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal and external contributors (e.g., Legal, GDPR, Finance, Clinical Trial Team (CTT) members).
  • Organize and coordinate meetings with key stakeholders, including decision tracking and action item follow-up.
  • Contribute to development of templates, training material, and playbook.
  • Develop site contracting plan in line with approved budget and fair market value.
  • Align with Clinical Trial Leader (CTL)/ Clinical Trial Manager (CTM) and/or Site Management Leader (SML) on site activation plan and priorities.
  • Oversee and track end-to-end CTA workflow and report progress to CTL/ CTM and/or SML.
  • Identify risks and issues related to contracting plan and lead the development and implementation of mitigation strategies and action plans.
  • Manage CTA review and approval by internal contributors (e.g., Legal, CTL).
  • Manage accurate and up-to-date CTA information in systems and communication tools.
  • Train external contributors (e.g., CRO functions involved in CTA process).
  • Participate in CTT meetings and CRO meetings, as needed.
  • Keep Sponsor Legal informed of site activation plan and priorities.
  • Ensure CTA compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., SOX compliance, Sunshine Act, and Fair Market Value).
  • Support investigator budget forecasting, accrual processes, and reconciliation.
  • Ensure ongoing inspection and audit readiness of CTAs; participate in internal audits and regulatory inspections, as required.

What You Bring
  • 5+ years of trial management experience with 3+ years in site management.
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy or related field.
  • Experience working in global clinical development organization.
  • Experience in Oncology development (preferred).
  • Direct experience with site health authority inspections (FDA, EMA, MHRA, etc.) incl. sponsor GCP inspections (preferred).
  • Experience in outsourcing and oversight.
  • Familiarity with clinical trial systems (e.g., CTMS, eTMF) and operational metrics, KPIs, and KRIs.
  • Familiarity with site contracting requirements and healthcare compliance (Fair Market Value, SOX Act, Sunshine Act)
  • Knowledge in ICH-GCP, FDA guidelines, EU CTR and other relevant guidelines.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Salary range
$128,800-$193,200 USD

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