Clinical Contracts Specialist – Contractor

CareDx, Inc.

. Strategically develop, negotiate, execute, and manage clinical trial agreements and study budgets with investigative sites, institutions, and vendors .

Posted 11/4/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial agreements, budgeting, and negotiations, with a strong understanding of regulatory standards such as GCP, ICH, and FDA. Proven ability to manage multiple studies, ensuring compliance and efficiency in contract execution and financial management.

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Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs)Negotiation of Complex ContractsClinical Trial BudgetingKnowledge of GCP, ICH, and FDA StandardsExperience with Clinical Trial Financial Systems

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Hard Skills

Clinical ContractingBudget ManagementContract NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceFinancial Risk MitigationContractual InterpretationStudy Start-Up StrategyAudit ReadinessAmendment ManagementCycle Time Improvement

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationNegotiation SkillsIndependent Work CapabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MedidataCTMSGrants Management

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsInvestigative SitesSponsor NegotiationsInterventional TrialsRandomized Controlled Trials

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Strategically develop, negotiate, execute, and manage clinical trial agreements and study budgets with investigative sites, institutions, and vendors
Support Study Start-Up strategy and ensure timelines and deliverables are met according to site contracts and budgets
Serve as subject matter expert and primary escalation point for site contracts and budgets
Lead end-to-end contracting for CTAs, amendments, MSAs, vendor agreements, and related documents for global studies
Negotiate complex contractual terms, including budgets, payment schedules, and termination clauses
Interpret and apply country-specific contracting requirements, regulatory considerations, and institutional policies
Ensure contract language aligns with approved budgets, study timelines, and operational assumptions
Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Finance, Payments, Legal, Compliance, and Study Teams
Review and approve site budgets, payment terms, and amendments
Track contract status and budget reviews; identify and mitigate financial risks
Support reconciliation activities and resolve site payment disputes
Manage amendments driven by protocol changes, enrollment updates, or scope adjustments
Ensure contracts, amendments, work orders, and SOWs are fully executed, compliant, and audit ready
Provide guidance on contractual interpretation and risk
Contribute to contracting standards, templates, SOPs, and playbooks
Improve cycle times, negotiation efficiency, and quality
Participate in audits, inspections, and internal process reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Legal Studies, or a related field
5+ years of experience in clinical contracting, clinical budgets, clinical trial agreements, and negotiations with both Sponsor and Institutions
Demonstrated experience negotiating complex CTAs and budgets within FMV parameters
Strong understanding and deep expertise of clinical trial operations, budgeting, and payment workflows
Ability to work independently and manage multiple high priority studies simultaneously
Knowledge of GCP, ICH, and FDA standards
Excellent written, verbal, and negotiation skills
Experience supporting diagnostic clinical trials, including interventional trials and randomized, controlled trials
Experience with clinical trial financial systems, such as Medidata, CTMS, and Grants Manage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary and incentive compensation
Health and welfare benefits, including a gym reimbursement program
401(k) savings plan match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Up to 30 days of paid leave annually under the Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy for eligible full-time employees