[Hiring] Regional Contracts Lead @BeiGene

Role Description

The Contract Lifecycle Manager is responsible for oversight and on-time execution of all regional clinical contract agreements including, but not limited to:

• Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs)
• Investigator agreements
• Confidentiality agreements
• Ancillary agreements
• Pharmacy agreements
• Site master service agreements
• Consulting agreements
• Single-service, subcontractor agreements

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Functional line management of the regional based Clinical Contracts team including Contract Managers and Contract Associates or equivalent and delivers individual and group feedback to support ongoing development.
• The Regional Site Contracts Lead may have authority through a POA to sign Investigator Contracts as authorized by BeOne Medicines Legal and Tax.
• Responsible for ensuring that the negotiation process is maintained and improved to meet the financial and operational needs of BeOne Medicines.
• Responsible for ensuring the negotiation of Clinical Site budgets is within Fair Market value and internal approval guidelines.
• Partner with Clinical Operations teams and CBO colleagues to improve overall Clinical Site Contract and budget metrics and implement processes.
• Ensure standards are applied to the Clinical Site Contract and budget processes across project portfolios and support continuous improvement activities while developing TA-aligned strategies.
• Serve as a regional escalation point for Clinical Site Contracts and provide regional oversight at the Program level.
• Leverage leading industry tools and data sources to provide budget and contract feedback aligned with BeOne Medicines parameters and fair market value guidance.
• Recognize and improve potential delays providing solutions to resolve and escalate nonperformance.
• Provide oversight and guidance for clinical site contract negotiations, identify any potential risks, and be accountable for the overall contracting timelines/lifecycle in various regions.
• Perform Regional level oversight of Clinical Site Contracts to ensure contracts in the region are completed per company standards/timelines. Implement mitigation plans as necessary in the assigned region.
• Development and implementation of new policies and procedures based on identified needs.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as requested by departmental and company leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; JD highly preferred or 8+ years of outstanding experience managing and negotiating clinical trial agreements and budgets.
• Experience in the CRO or pharmaceutical industry is essential.
• Good knowledge of ICH-GCP, pharmaceutical related regulations and laws.
• Good understanding of clinical trial contracting process, and relevant clinical operation practices.
• Awareness and understanding of compliance and regulatory matters in clinical research.
• Proven negotiation, interpersonal and business skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to work independently and effectively in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Sense of urgency and strong goal orientation; track record of meeting deadlines and goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication including written and verbal fluency in English and local language (if not English) and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Proactive and positive team player. Able to maintain high performance during times of ambiguity and change in the work environment.
• Experience in financial, budget, cost management/analysis, accounting, and/or financial planning skills are desirable.
• Has knowledge of Intellectual Property issues, Publication issues, Indemnification issues and other standard issues of site contracts within the clinical research area.
• Must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive material.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively at all levels of an organization.

Requirements

• Travel: Yes, 10%

Benefits

• Market competitive compensation package including performance-based annual bonus scheme.
• Company shares (generous welcome grant!).
• In-house and external learning and development opportunities.
• Fantastic benefits program and keep improving!
• Work with a dynamic team of collaborative, supportive, inclusive, and fun professionals whose mission is clear: Cancer has no borders and neither do we.