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External Audit Contract Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

Study Contracts Manager

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$112K - $168K/yr

Ensure final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations. * Ensure ... Support internal and external audit activities. * Ensure compliance with AstraZeneca's Code of ...

Study Contracts Manager

Wilmington, DE · On-site +1

$112K - $168K/yr

Ensure final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations. * Ensure ... Support internal and external audit activities. * Ensure compliance with AstraZeneca's Code of ...

Interprets contracts, prepares monthly reports, and attends meetings as subject matter expert when ... Reviews and responds to external audit requests. * Performs audit reviews of and may adjudicate ...

SW Engineer III

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$55.75 - $75/hr

... Contract W2 OVERVIEW: Provides designs, specifies information systems solutions and the highest ... external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.

Prepare evidence packages and readiness materials; participate in internal/external audits and ... Experience managing vendors, contracts, and budgets in a regulated environment. * Strong ...

Prepare evidence packages and readiness materials; participate in internal/external audits and ... Experience managing vendors, contracts, and budgets in a regulated environment. * Strong ...

Prepare evidence packages and readiness materials; participate in internal/external audits and ... Experience managing vendors, contracts, and budgets in a regulated environment. * Strong ...

Prepare monthly and quarterly usage reports for state contracts * Coordinate with insurance providers for audits and inspections * Support audits from external agencies and bureaus * Ensure timely ...

Director of Finance

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

... audit and serves as the primary contact for external auditors * Coordinates preparation and filing ... Reviews contracts and agreements for financial terms, obligations and risks * Evaluates the ...

Responsible for reviewing new arrangements/contracts, including joint ventures, and creating the ... Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during the annual audit process. * Prepare ...

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What is the difference between External Audit Contract vs Internal Auditor?

AspectExternal Audit ContractInternal Auditor
CredentialsCPA or equivalent, audit certificationsCPA or relevant certifications, internal audit training
Work EnvironmentExternal firms, client sites, audit periodsCompany’s internal departments, ongoing
Employer & Industry UsageAccounting firms, consulting agenciesCorporations, government agencies

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Study Contracts Manager

Wilmington, DE • On-site


AstraZeneca
Pharmaceutical Product Wholesalers • 10K+ employees

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

People enjoy working here

Good employer

Recommended by students


$112K - $168K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Study Contracts Manager
Introduction to role:
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in the world of clinical trials? As a Study Contracts Manager, you'll be at the forefront of negotiating and budgeting, ensuring ethical and compliant practices in developing and managing contracts with investigators, institutions, and external vendors. Your expertise will drive costings and contracts, making a significant impact on the success of clinical studies. Regular communication with key stakeholders will be your forte as you navigate the complexities of clinical trial agreements. This position serves as a flexible contracting and budgeting resource, providing coverage across studies and teams based on business needs, workload balancing, and organizational priorities.
Accountabilities:
  • Adapt global templates of agreements to local use in accordance with local requirements and SOPs.

  • Develop and negotiate clinical site budgets based on Fair Market Value.

  • Negotiate agreement language and budget with clinical study sites.

  • Act as point of contact and interface with Legal if necessary to ensure integrity of contracts.

  • Maintain the status of agreements, budgets, issues, payments, amendments, and communications for the duration of the study.

  • Ensure final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations.

  • Ensure all agreements are executed in a timely manner, contributing to efficient site start-up timelines.

  • Support internal and external audit activities.

  • Ensure compliance with AstraZeneca's Code of Conduct and company policies and procedures relating to people, finance, technology, and security.

  • Ensure that all contracts are included in the TMF.

  • Additional responsibilities may include training and mentoring new members of the local Study Team regarding financial/contractual issues and sharing experiences, supporting preparation and negotiation of a Local Master Service Agreement, and contributing to process improvements, knowledge transfer, and best practice sharing.

Essential Skills/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree required in related discipline with 4+ years of experience negotiating industry contracts such as Clinical Study Agreements, CDAs, and amendments for site, SMO, CRO, or Sponsor.

  • Experience developing clinical trial budgets from study protocols, including Fair Market Value assessments.

  • Ability to support multiple studies and agreement types, adapting quickly to changing business needs and priorities

  • Provide flexible contracting and budgeting support across multiple studies, including negotiation of CSAs, CDAs, amendments, and budgets creation

  • Excellent knowledge of international guidelines ICH-GCP, basic knowledge of GMP/GDP.

  • Good knowledge of relevant local regulations.

  • Basic understanding of the drug development process.

  • Good understanding of Clinical Study Management including monitoring, study drug handling and data management.

  • Excellent attention to detail.

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

  • Good collaboration and interpersonal skills.

  • Good negotiation skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
  • Ability to work in an environment of remote collaborators.

  • Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new studies and support contracting and budgeting needs with minimal training or oversight.

  • Post-graduate training in contracts administration or work experience as a paralegal in pharmaceutical or health care industry.

  • Manages change with a positive approach for self, team and the business. Sees change as an opportunity to improve performance and add value to the business.

  • Ability to look for and champion more efficient and effective methods/processes of delivering quality clinical trials with reduced budget and in less time.

  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Demonstrates ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines.

  • Familiar with risk-based monitoring approach including remote monitoring.

  • Good cultural awareness.

  • Ability to understand the impact of technology on projects and to use and develop computer skills while making appropriate use of systems/software in an e-enabled environment.

  • Team oriented and flexible.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our passion for science and innovation. Our commitment to exploring new frontiers in healthcare allows us to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide. We embrace curiosity and courage, empowering our teams to make bold decisions that lead to groundbreaking discoveries. With a collaborative environment that unites diverse expertise from academia, biotechs, and industry, we are dedicated to delivering life-changing medicines. Join us in our mission to redefine what's possible through science.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of our journey towards transforming healthcare!
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $112,154 to $168,232. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Date Posted
20-Aug-2026
Closing Date
28-Aug-2026
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. A place built on courage, curiosity and collaboration - we make bold decisions driven by patient outcomes. Empowered to lead at every level, free to ask questions and take smart risks that write the next chapter for our pipeline and Oncology team. Make a meaningful impact that brings real benefits to society. By applying your knowledge of data, you will help to redefine our industry and ultimately save lives. Work with experts who share a common goal: to accelerate the potential of medicines and the science of tomorrow.

Industry

Pharmaceutical product wholesalers and pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GB


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