Senior Legal Contract Manager

Worldwide Clinical Trials

. Review, negotiate, and manage Master Services Agreements (MSAs), sponsor-provided contract templates, amendments, and other sponsor-facing agreements .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $78,500 - $156,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review, negotiate, and manage Master Services Agreements (MSAs), sponsor-provided contract templates, amendments, and other sponsor-facing agreements
Draft, revise, and negotiate Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), contract notices, and ad hoc commercial contracts
Identify legal, operational, financial, regulatory, and commercial risks and recommend practical solutions
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align contract language with scopes of work, budgets, timelines, payment terms, and sponsor requirements
Lead and participate in sponsor negotiations and contract discussions
Manage the full contract lifecycle, including intake, prioritization, negotiation, internal approvals, execution, and recordkeeping
Evaluate the business impact of contract terms and support decisions related to revenue, payment structures, deliverables, and operational commitments
Maintain contract documentation, status reporting, and records across contract management, finance, and CRM systems
Recommend enhancements to templates, playbooks, workflows, and contracting standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Contracts Management, Healthcare Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience; JD preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts
At least 3 years supporting sponsor-facing contracts within CRO, clinical research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences environments
Demonstrated experience independently managing MSAs, sponsor-provided templates, CDAs, amendments, contract notices, and other commercial agreements
Strong understanding of legal and commercial contracting principles, including risk assessment, contract negotiation, and issue resolution
Experience applying contract playbooks, guidance documents, standard clauses, and approved fallback positions with sound judgment and appropriate escalation
Proven ability to collaborate with sponsors and cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment, resolve issues, and move contracts to completion
Proficiency with contract management systems, Salesforce, Microsoft Word redlining, Excel tracking tools, and document-management processes
Proficiency in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package depending on location
Inclusive and equitable workplace
Transparent compensation and pay equity