Associate Contract Manager
ThermoFisher Scientific, Wilmington, NC, United States
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon‑Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Join us as a Contract Manager to lead the preparation, negotiation, and finalization of contracts with study sites. You will build and maintain relationships with sites, internal functional teams, and external clients while ensuring quality, risk analysis, and adherence to contractual parameters.
Responsibilities (What You’ll Do)
Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize agreements with study sites in accordance with local and accepted processes.
Negotiate investigator grant budgets, contractual terms, and conditions within approved parameters.
Communicate, train, and provide approved contract templates, processes, and negotiation parameters to assigned teams.
Ensure collaboration, quality alignment, and adherence to terms with team members.
Identify and assess legal, financial, and operational risks in accordance with approved company and client considerations.
Act as regional interface and escalation contact for term and condition revisions outside approved parameters.
Provide recommendations and alternative resolutions for contract negotiations to internal and external clients.
Coordinate with internal departments to align site startup activities impacted by contractual requirements.
Track and report contract status as required.
Contribute to department change initiatives.
Participate in periodic quality reviews and peer feedback reports.
Assist with training material preparation or delivery to team members.
Job Knowledge
Administers and executes policies, processes, and procedures that affect subordinate employees and the unit’s workflow.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent formal academic/vocational qualification.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience providing knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the role.
Equivalency may be considered where education, training, and direct experience sufficiently meet the role requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Understanding of regional contract law principles and related business, intellectual property, and tax laws.
Ability to apply basic investigator grant negotiation principles.
Appreciation of business, contractual, and financial principles in service agreements.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and local language.
Drafting and negotiating contract provisions and budgetary issues within set parameters.
Attention to detail and analytical decision‑making skills.
Depth of knowledge in clinical drug development and trial processes within the pharmaceutical/CRO industry.
Capacity to work independently or as part of a team.
Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
Working knowledge of PPD SOPs and WPDs.
Prioritization of competing contractual risks and issues.
Customer‑focused communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration style.
Proficiency in automated systems and computer applications.
Flexibility, multitasking, and prioritization across competing demands.
Working Conditions and Environment
Work performed in an office, laboratory, or clinical environment.
Exposure to office equipment.
Physical Requirements
Work upright or stationary for 6‑8 hours per day.
Repetitive hand movements with rapid finger actions.
Frequent mobility, occasional crouching, stooping, and twisting.
Lift objects up to 15‑20 lbs.
Use of computer software (both in‑house and off‑the‑shelf).
Effective communication with diverse groups.
Manage variable tasks under stress and multitask as needed.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
Salary Transparency
Salary and variable annual bonus are communicated during the screening period and confirmed in writing at the time of offer.
Benefits
Choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans.
Wellness program and health incentive opportunities (HSAs/HSA).
Tax‑advantaged savings and spending accounts, commuter benefits.
Employee assistance program.
Paid time off: at least 120 hours PTO, 10 paid holidays, 3 weeks bonding leave, 8 weeks caregiver leave.
Accident and life insurance, short‑and long‑term disability, volunteer time off.
Competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Accessibility / Disability Access
We provide reasonable accommodation to enable participation in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and access employment benefits. Contact us to request accommodation.
EEO & Affirmative Action
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age, or disability status.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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Standard (Mon‑Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Join us as a Contract Manager to lead the preparation, negotiation, and finalization of contracts with study sites. You will build and maintain relationships with sites, internal functional teams, and external clients while ensuring quality, risk analysis, and adherence to contractual parameters.
Responsibilities (What You’ll Do)
Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize agreements with study sites in accordance with local and accepted processes.
Negotiate investigator grant budgets, contractual terms, and conditions within approved parameters.
Communicate, train, and provide approved contract templates, processes, and negotiation parameters to assigned teams.
Ensure collaboration, quality alignment, and adherence to terms with team members.
Identify and assess legal, financial, and operational risks in accordance with approved company and client considerations.
Act as regional interface and escalation contact for term and condition revisions outside approved parameters.
Provide recommendations and alternative resolutions for contract negotiations to internal and external clients.
Coordinate with internal departments to align site startup activities impacted by contractual requirements.
Track and report contract status as required.
Contribute to department change initiatives.
Participate in periodic quality reviews and peer feedback reports.
Assist with training material preparation or delivery to team members.
Job Knowledge
Administers and executes policies, processes, and procedures that affect subordinate employees and the unit’s workflow.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent formal academic/vocational qualification.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience providing knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the role.
Equivalency may be considered where education, training, and direct experience sufficiently meet the role requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Understanding of regional contract law principles and related business, intellectual property, and tax laws.
Ability to apply basic investigator grant negotiation principles.
Appreciation of business, contractual, and financial principles in service agreements.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and local language.
Drafting and negotiating contract provisions and budgetary issues within set parameters.
Attention to detail and analytical decision‑making skills.
Depth of knowledge in clinical drug development and trial processes within the pharmaceutical/CRO industry.
Capacity to work independently or as part of a team.
Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
Working knowledge of PPD SOPs and WPDs.
Prioritization of competing contractual risks and issues.
Customer‑focused communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration style.
Proficiency in automated systems and computer applications.
Flexibility, multitasking, and prioritization across competing demands.
Working Conditions and Environment
Work performed in an office, laboratory, or clinical environment.
Exposure to office equipment.
Physical Requirements
Work upright or stationary for 6‑8 hours per day.
Repetitive hand movements with rapid finger actions.
Frequent mobility, occasional crouching, stooping, and twisting.
Lift objects up to 15‑20 lbs.
Use of computer software (both in‑house and off‑the‑shelf).
Effective communication with diverse groups.
Manage variable tasks under stress and multitask as needed.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
Salary Transparency
Salary and variable annual bonus are communicated during the screening period and confirmed in writing at the time of offer.
Benefits
Choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans.
Wellness program and health incentive opportunities (HSAs/HSA).
Tax‑advantaged savings and spending accounts, commuter benefits.
Employee assistance program.
Paid time off: at least 120 hours PTO, 10 paid holidays, 3 weeks bonding leave, 8 weeks caregiver leave.
Accident and life insurance, short‑and long‑term disability, volunteer time off.
Competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Accessibility / Disability Access
We provide reasonable accommodation to enable participation in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and access employment benefits. Contact us to request accommodation.
EEO & Affirmative Action
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age, or disability status.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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