Contract Manager

Worldwide Clinical Trials

. Lead the development, negotiation, and finalisation of sponsor contracts, change orders, amendments, and contract termination documents .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation, management, and development within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment, with strong analytical and project management skills. Proficient in stakeholder communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on contract terms and project deliverables.

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Contract Negotiation SkillsBudget ManagementStakeholder ManagementCRM ProficiencyMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Contract DevelopmentChange Order ManagementFinancial AnalysisData SourcingContract Language Revision

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProject Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM PlatformsSalesforceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

CROPharmaceuticalCommercial Contracting PrinciplesFinancial ComponentsStudy Budgets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, negotiation, and finalisation of sponsor contracts, change orders, amendments, and contract termination documents
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align contract terms, project scope, budgets, and timelines
Negotiate commercial and financial terms with sponsors, including study budgets, payment schedules, and contractual obligations
Manage contract amendments and change orders
Develop and revise contract language, service descriptions, scopes of work, and supporting documentation
Coordinate internal reviews and approvals with Legal, Finance, Operations, Therapeutic Leaders, and senior stakeholders
Track contract status, financial values, and key metrics through CRM and finance systems
Support project handovers and facilitate communication between operational teams and sponsors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
Two to three years of experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or related environment involving data sourcing, integration, analysis, and reporting
Proficiency in English
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong contract negotiation skills with knowledge of commercial contracting principles and general business practices
Experience managing budgets, payment terms, sponsor bid grids, and financial components of contracts and change orders
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills across cross-functional and global teams
Experience using CRM platforms, particularly Salesforce, with excellent organisation, analytical, and project management capabilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative and inclusive environment
Growth and career development opportunities
Opportunity to learn, grow, and help shape the future of clinical research