Clinical Operations Manager, Finance

MSD

. Manage performance and compliance for assigned protocols in accordance with ICH/GCP, country regulations, company policies, quality standards and adverse event reporting requirements .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,000 - $184,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation and budget management within clinical operations, ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP and local regulations. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and develop risk management strategies while leading teams and mentoring colleagues.

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Contract NegotiationBudget ManagementRisk ManagementClinical OperationsLeadership

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Hard Skills

Contract NegotiationBudget ManagementQuality ControlClinical Systems ExpertiseAdverse Event ReportingSOP DevelopmentSite Agreement ExecutionMetrics TrackingCompliance ManagementDecision Making

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsTraining/MentoringOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Database ManagementClinical Trial Management SystemsDocument Tracking ToolsBudgeting SoftwareContract Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeJuris Doctor (JD) Preferred

Industry Keywords

ICH/GCPSite Management OrganizationsInvestigational SitesPharmacovigilanceRegulatory Affairs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage performance and compliance for assigned protocols in accordance with ICH/GCP, country regulations, company policies, quality standards and adverse event reporting requirements
Prepare, analyze, negotiate and execute site agreements and associated budgets throughout the contract cycle
Utilize legal fallback language and budget parameters; escalate non-compliant site-specific issues
Maintain databases and files for contracts, approvals and budgets using uniform naming and savings conventions
Track documents and metrics to ensure timely execution of site agreements
Perform quality control checks before agreement execution
Coordinate with CRM, CTC, CRA, COM-R, finance and legal on Site Ready Deliverables
Identify risks and implement mitigation plans to meet country timelines and commitments
Develop relationships with investigational sites and Site Management Organizations
Contribute to local SOP development
Review, negotiate, escalate and facilitate approval for Site Access Forms, EMR Access Forms and institution policies
Liaise with Payment Coordinators/CTC-Fs to issue contingency approvals, troubleshoot and amend agreements
Lead or contribute to business initiatives and projects
Act as a process SME, share best practices, recommend improvements and provide training
Mentor team members and share best practices
Influence investigators, external partners and country operations to deliver clinical and financial contracts within fair market value
Partner with global clinical operations, finance, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, legal, regional operations, headquarters, vendors and sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or higher
3+ years of experience in negotiating contracts or budgets
Expertise of core clinical systems, tools and metrics
Excellent verbal and written influencing and training/mentoring skills in local language and English
Strong coordination and organizational skills
Skilled knowledge of budget and contract negotiation and understanding of impact on study start-up
Ability to influence investigators, vendors, external partners and country managers with minimal support
Ability to make decisions independently with limited oversight
Ability to develop risk management and mitigation plans and resolve issues locally
Ability to lead a team of CTCs as applicable
Problem-solving, time management, organizational, interpersonal and conflict-management skills
Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, influencing and training/mentoring skills
Ability to manage multiple deliverables and protocols in a remote virtual environment
Ability to work independently and be self-driven
Juris Doctor (JD) degree preferred
No visa sponsorship available
Candidates must be US and Puerto Rico residents

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Remote work arrangement
No relocation required