The Contracts Manager will draft, negotiate, and manage contracts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and implement process improvements for contract management.
What We Do Care Access is a unique, multi-specialty network of research sites which operates as one connected team of physician investigators, nurse coordinators, and operations managers.
Who We Are We care. Our people are the engines behind our mission: to revolutionize access to clinical trials for the benefit of patients everywhere. We care for one another, find new ideas to accelerate medicine, and seed a long-term impact for generations.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Contracts Manager with a strong background in managing the contract lifecycle and a demonstrated ability to contribute to legal operations initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring experience not only in negotiating and managing a wide range of contracts but also in process optimization and contract lifecycle management (CLM) administration.
What You'll Be Working On
Primary Responsibilities Include:
-Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including, but without limitation, confidentiality, vendor services, clinical trial, lease, and event agreements with limited supervision
-Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, HR, Global Expansion and Business Development teams on contract interpretation, guidance and risk mitigation strategies
-Develop and/or update contract templates, playbooks, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency and reduce risk
-Identify and implement contract management process improvements to increase efficiency, compliance and scalability
-Monitor contract obligations, renewals, and terminations to ensure business continuity and compliance
-Act as system administrator of IronClad, including creating and updating workflows
Other Responsibilities
-Train and support internal stakeholders on CLM tools and contracting best practices
-Perform other legal tasks and special projects assigned by legal leadership from time to time
Scope of Role
· Autonomy of Role: Work is performed under limited supervision
· Direct Reports: No
· Number of Direct Reports (if applicable): N/A
· Role(s) Managing: N/A
Physical Requirements
· This role requires 100% of work to be performed in a remote office environment and requires the ability to use keyboards and other computer equipment.
Travel Requirements
· This is a remote position with less than 10% travel requirements. Occasional planned travel may be required as part of the role.
What You Bring
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
· Comprehensive understanding of contract law and legal terminology
· Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
· Strong analytical skills with the ability to effectively define business issues and recommendations
· High attention to detail and organizational skills
· Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite
· Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Certifications, Education, and Experience:
· JD preferred or paralegal/contracts specialist with demonstrated history of excellence and 7+ years of experience
Diversity & Inclusion
We serve patients and researchers from diverse cultures and communities around the world. We are stronger and better when we build a team representing the people we aim to support. We maintain an inclusive culture where people from a broad range of backgrounds feel valued and respected as they contribute to our mission. We value diversity and believe that unique contributions drive our success.
At Care Access, every day, we are advancing medical breakthroughs. We’re uniting standard patient care with cutting-edge treatments and research. Our work brings life-changing therapies to those in need and paves the way for newer and greater treatments to reach the world. We’re proud to advance these breakthroughs and work with the big players while engaging with the physicians and caring for patients.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Care Access is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.
Employment Statement
Care Access complies with all employment laws and regulations with respect to its employment practices, terms and conditions of employment, and pay equity and wages. Care Access does not engage in any unfair or forced labor practice and does not tolerate, under any circumstances, the use of any form of forced or involuntary labor, child labor, or human trafficking. This extends to suppliers, partners, or other third parties with whom Care Access does business. Care Access values and promotes the protection of human rights everywhere.
Top Skills
Contract Management Software
Ironclad
Microsoft Office Suite
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