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Senior Legal Contract Manager

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90 days ago

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Senior Legal Contract Manager

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Who we are We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence. We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way. Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit. Why Worldwide We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us! What the Senior Legal Contract Manager does at Worldwide Clinical Trials The Senior Legal Contract Manager is responsible for the overall management of activities involved in the development/preparation and revision of the company’s contracts/change orders with its sponsors. Inclusive of the legal review, negotiation, and finalization of Master Service Agreements for the global late-phase business. Manage a variety of clinical services and related local and global contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and sponsor requirements. The Contract Manager is responsible for the full life cycle of sponsor contracts/change orders and amendments, and provides advice to Worldwide Clinical Trial’s business units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters. What you will do - Confidently review, comment, and negotiate the Master Service Agreement (MSA) with the sponsor. Modify the MSA template provided by the sponsor, in addition to the original text, to ensure the MSA template provided by the sponsor is aligned with Worldwide Clinical Trials' standard clauses - Liaise with the Legal Department and any other required Departments, to ensure the Master Service Agreements are acceptable to Worldwide Clinical Trials - When applicable, collaborate with Business Development, Therapeutic Leaders, Operations, and Finance to ensure the Master Service Agreements reflect what has been operationally agreed between Worldwide and the sponsor - Interact/consult with Legal Counsel, Finance Director, and Senior Management when applicable to obtain necessary approvals for special language in the Master Service Agreements - Collaborate with the Legal Department and any other required Departments to get the final approved versions of the Master Service Agreements - Collaborate with Business Development, Therapeutic Leaders, Operations, Finance, and Legal departments to draft and finalize contracts/change orders and contract termination documents with sponsors - Lead and participate in conference calls to negotiate the terms of an agreement with the sponsor. Ensure the scope of work is defined correctly and reflected in the study budget - Ensure any changes are integrated into the main study contract efficiently and accurately - Develop and/or modify service description text in addition to the original proposal text, which collectively becomes the core contract/exhibit - Interact and consult with the Finance group to develop and obtain approval on payment schedules and payment terms - Interact and consult with Legal to obtain Legal approval of contracts/change orders if necessary - Overall tracking/financial reporting of document status and values via routine updates to Salesforce and Worldwide Clinical Trial’s finance system - Ensure appropriate information distribution and discussion with relevant operational groups during contract/change order negotiations - Attend internal project handover meetings, if necessary, to document all necessary details for contract development and finalization. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive What you will bring to the role - Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate legal concepts and analyses - Ability to advise senior corporate management on the consequences of various contractual provisions - Ability to work independently with confidence - Strong planning, strategizing, managing, monitoring, scheduling, and analytical skills - Effective negotiation skills - Strong interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and changing environment - Effective stakeholder management with cross-functional teams for process improvement and/or change initiatives - Strong communication skills, including the ability to articulate via the phone and in person with a high degree of professionalism - Out-of-the-box mentality where "making the impossible possible" is top of mind for any project involvement - Proactive person, ability to deliver, practical passion to perform, always stronger and better - Metrics-driven and goal-oriented with a strong attention to detail - Good organizational skills; ability to prioritize, delegate, and evaluate work. Good networking and influencing skills - Flexibility and ability to adjust on the fly to new demands; sense of urgency. Ability to successfully lead and manage projects - Strong familiarity with CRM, especially Salesforce.com - Knowledge of general corporate business practices, commercial contracting principles - Prior exposure in Proposal Development and Business Development Operations Your Experience - Working knowledge of general legal and contracting principles required - Minimum 1-3 years of experience with review and negotiation of the Master Service Agreements - Juris Doctorate degree - Four to six years of direct experience with CRO or pharmaceutical data, sourcing, integration, analysis, and reporting - Advanced Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). OTHER - Exposure to high pressure, intense concentration needed - Excellent attention to detail - Ability to multitask and out-of-the-box thinking - Frequent interaction with clients & other stakeholders - Ability to work varied hours when required - Rare travel may be required We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do. To view our other roles, check out our careers page at Discover a world of difference at Worldwide! For more information on Worldwide, visit www.Worldwide.com or connect with us on LinkedIn. Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.

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