Associate Director, Contract Management

Job summary

The Associate Director of Site Contract Management leads a global team responsible for the management of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and site contracting documents. This role ensures compliance with legal and regulatory standards while driving efficiency and quality in contracting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Over 10 years of experience in Site Contracting, FMV Benchmarking, and Site Payment processes within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CRO, or healthcare sectors
• At least 3 years of experience in people management
• Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH, and relevant FDA/EMA guidelines
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of Site Contract Managers, promoting engagement and professional development
• Manage the full lifecycle of Clinical Trial Agreements, ensuring timely execution and adherence to global policies
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Finance to ensure contracts meet all regulatory requirements
• Serve as the main point of escalation for complex negotiations and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Define and monitor KPIs for site contracting operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure all contract documentation is accurate, complete, and ready for inspection

Skills

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across complex environments
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and industry-standard tools

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required

Tools

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SaaS-based platform tools