[Hiring] Contracts Manager @Emmes Group

Role Description

The Contracts Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle of contract management, including:

• Drafting, negotiation, execution, and compliance oversight of agreements for both Public Sector and Biopharma Contracts.
• Focusing primarily on site contracting and other site management support which are directly billable to projects.
• Supporting business development, legal, finance, procurement, and operations teams to ensure contracts align with corporate policies and local law.
• Collaborating closely with the legal team, project team, project analysts, and project managers.
• Bringing deep expertise in contract law, negotiation strategy, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with sites Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), and any other legal documents required.
• Maintain up-to-date tracking of all activity with the status of agreements and communication with sites.
• Participate in client and team calls, as well as project and departmental meetings.
• Perform risk assessment and assist project managers in mitigation planning in accordance with company policy.
• Identify problems and communicate potential solutions/recommendations as subject matter experts (SBEs) to project managers and customers.
• Maintain contract templates and contribute to process improvements in contract workflows.
• Lead contract negotiations with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and government agencies.
• Escalate high-risk or non-standard terms and collaborate with legal counsel on complex issues.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal departments on contract matters.
• Draft and negotiate appropriate terms and conditions for all types of agreements.
• Ensure contract terms and conditions are aligned with national and international laws and regulations.
• Participate in professional training internally or externally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in Law, Business Administration, or Life-Science Careers. Required.
• CRO/Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology/Clinical Trials industry environment. Preferred.
• NCMA CCCM or CPCM (or equivalent) certification. Preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in Legal, Paralegal, Contract Management. Required.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and contract law.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Previous experience with a focus on administration and negotiation of contractual documents.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to apply analytical reasoning in the review of documents.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of contract law, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment.
• A high proficiency with database, spreadsheet, and word-processing software.
• The ability to quickly understand processes and ensure adherence to the same.
• Must be able to deploy a systematic approach to work.
• Must have an aptitude for performing work functions in a coherent, timely, and well-organized manner without the need for constant oversight.

Benefits

• If you’re looking for a career where your work advances global health and where scientific excellence meets real-world impact, join us and be part of something bigger.