For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist, Remy, at (224) 394-4902 or Hema at (630) 847-0275
Title: Sr. Clinical Contracts Specialist (Remote)
Location: Remote
Duration: 5 Months Months with possible extension and FTE conversion
Travel Required: 0-5%
Schedule: 7-10 AM - 3-6 PM (flexible depending on time zone - needs significant overlap with PST 8-5)
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.
Where you come in:
- You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of clinical contracts, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and amendments
- You will support vendor operations, including onboarding, purchase order management, and invoice processing to ensure timely payments
- You will partner cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to align on contracting and financial processes
- You will ensure compliance with internal policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements across all contracting activities
- You will track and maintain contract and financial data, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation in systems and repositories
- You will contribute to process improvements and standardization efforts across Global Clinical Affairs contracting and vendor management
- You will provide reporting and insights related to contracts, budgets, and vendor performance to support decision-making
- You will serve as a key point of contact for contracting and vendor-related inquiries across the function
What makes you successful:
- You have strong experience in contract management and vendor coordination, ideally within clinical research or healthcare environments
- You bring working knowledge of financial processes, including budgeting, invoicing, and purchase order management
- You are highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills
- You are comfortable collaborating across global, cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders
- You demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills to support contract discussions and issue resolution
- You have the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- You bring proficiency in contract management systems, financial tools, or ERP platforms
- You proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
What you'll get:
- A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave clientwarriors community.
- A full and comprehensive benefits program.
- Growth opportunities on a global scale.
- Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
- An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Support clinical contracts for clinical trials.
- Meet with directors and stakeholders to understand contract requirements.
- Manage the full contract lifecycle and contract management process.
Required Skills
- Clinical Trial Contract Negotiation & Management
- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management
- Organizational & Project Management
- Contract negotiation and management (60% of the role)
- Experience supporting clinical research or clinical trials (medical device or pharmaceutical preferred)
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
Preferred Skills
- Global clinical research experience
- Vendor Financial Management (POs, invoicing, etc.)
- Clinical Operations / Clinical site start up or CRA experience
- Vendor financial management
- Vendor onboarding
- Internal system experience
- Invoice management
Systems Used
- Coupa - Purchasing System
- Ironclad - Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) System
- Veeva - Clinical Trial Management System
Software Skills:
- Microsoft suite
- especially word
Education
Associate's Degree is acceptable.
Interview Process:
1 virtual interview (possible 2nd round)
Additional Notes
Candidates with vendor onboarding and vendor financial management experience will also be considered, even without direct medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience.