Contracts Manager

Overview

In this Contracts Manager role, you will steer the contract management process end-to-end, coordinating with Operations, Project Management, Legal, Business Development and Finance to prepare, review and negotiate agreements. You act as the main client liaison on contractual matters and ensure ongoing alignment with terms and milestones. You will tailor templates and standards to client needs while supporting budget and Change Order activities. This position offers remote work in Ireland, UK or Serbia, with cross-functional collaboration at heart.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract lifecycle for targeted accounts across Operations, PM, Legal, BD and Finance
• Serve as primary client contact during negotiations and throughout project
• Maintain direct client communication on contractual issues and status
• Create, negotiate and finalize budgets and documents (Start-up Agreements, Work Orders, Change Orders)
• Develop account-specific contract standards and templates; discuss terms with clients
• Collaborate with project management to review status and scope changes; ensure compliance with terms
• Coordinate with Finance on budget changes and provide budget tools consistent with policies
• Maintain contract information in relevant databases; customize templates to client requirements
• Support development and testing of tools and procedures

Key requirements

• University Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in contract management, proposal development or related field
• Knowledge of clinical trials and/or industry experience
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP in clinical trials – preferred
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Highly organized with strong written and spoken communication
• Good numeracy; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Databases; fluent English

• negotiation
• communication (oral and written)
• organization
• Windows
• Word
• Excel

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