Site Contracts Specialist I /Contract Manager I (Sponsor Dedicated/ Remote- US only)

We are seeking a Contract Manager I to join a high-performing Sponsor-Dedicated team supporting a leading global biopharmaceutical company. In this role, you will support the negotiation and management of clinical trial agreements, amendments, and study budgets while partnering with internal stakeholders and investigative sites to help advance clinical research.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career contracts professional who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to develop expertise in clinical trial contracting and budgeting.

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Health, Life Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

- Up to two (2) years of experience in clinical research, site contracts and budgets, contract administration, or a related field.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

- Experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research environment.

- Exposure to clinical trial agreements, research budgets, or study start-up activities.

- Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS) or other contract tracking tools.

- Manage the execution of Clinical Trial Agreement Amendments (CTA AMDs) and related contract documents using approved templates, fallback language, and Lead guidance.

- Manage execution of Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs) using approved templates and Lead guidance.

- Support site budget amendment negotiations within established parameters and escalation guidelines.

- Track amendment negotiation activities and maintain accurate records in sponsor systems and internal tracking tools.

- Review/QC all deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation.

- Attend internal and external project meetings and provide updates on assigned contract negotiations as required.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support study start-up and site activation timelines.

- Build productive working relationships with investigative sites and internal stakeholders.

- Identify issues that may impact contract execution timelines and escalate as appropriate.

- Prepare contract and budget escalation packages when required.

- May support the finalization and execution of CTAs and initial budgets.

- Participate in process improvement initiatives, training, and developmental opportunities.

This role offers the opportunity to build a strong foundation in clinical trial contracting while working with an experienced Sponsor-Dedicated team. You will gain exposure to site contract negotiations, budget management, and clinical trial start-up activities while contributing to studies that help bring innovative therapies to patients.

If you are looking to develop your contract management career in clinical research and make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.