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Associate Director, Externally Sponsored Research Contracts
Location
United States
Posted
15 hours ago
Salary
$177K - $221K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Associate Director, Externally Sponsored Research Contracts
Revolution Medicines
Role Description Revolution Medicines is seeking an initiative-taking and detail-oriented individual to manage all aspects of Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) contracts, including Investigator-Sponsored Trial (IST) and Collaborative Research (CR) agreements, globally. The AD of ESR Contracts plays a pivotal role in the management of the contracts and budgets to ensure alignment with protocol specifications, ensuring compliance with company regulatory, and fair market value (FMV) standards are aligned. The successful candidate will serve as a key contributor and emerging leader, partnering closely with cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Finance and Legal reporting to the Director, Global Clinical Site Contracts. - Lead the end-to-end negotiation, execution, amendment, and closeout of global ESR agreements, including Investigator-Sponsored Trials (ISTs), Collaborative Research (CR) agreements, and other externally sponsored research arrangements. - Develop, review, and negotiate ESR budgets to ensure alignment with protocol requirements, internal funding guidelines, Fair Market Value (FMV) standards, and applicable regulations. - Serve as the primary contracts liaison for Medical Affairs, Legal, Finance, Compliance, and other cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate timely agreement execution and funding decisions. - Partner with Medical Affairs and research sponsors to evaluate contract and budget terms, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies while supporting business objectives. - Ensure ESR contracting processes comply with company policies, industry regulations, transparency reporting requirements, and applicable local laws across global regions. - Track and manage ESR contract lifecycle activities, including milestones, amendments, payment schedules, and reporting obligations, ensuring accurate documentation and audit readiness. - Drive process improvements, standardization initiatives, and development of templates, playbooks, and best practices to enhance efficiency and consistency across ESR contracting activities. - Monitor and analyze ESR contracting metrics, cycle times, and operational performance indicators, providing regular updates and recommendations to leadership. - Support inspection and audit readiness by maintaining complete and accurate contract documentation and responding to internal and external audit requests. - Provide guidance and mentorship to contract professionals and cross-functional stakeholders regarding ESR contracting strategies, budget development, and compliance requirements. - Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and training programs related to externally sponsored research contracting. - Stay informed of evolving industry practices, regulatory requirements, and market trends impacting externally sponsored research and investigator-sponsored studies. - Represent the ESR Contracts function in cross-functional governance meetings, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement projects. Qualifications - RN or bachelor’s or master’s degree in biological sciences or health-related field required. - 11+ years direct clinical operations experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Relevant indirect experiences may also meet the requirement. - Contract and budget negotiation experience with Institutions. - Strong MS Word knowledge. - Grant Plan for Investigators (GPI) or similar FMV assessment tool experience. - Strong analytical and business communication skills. - Ability to work effectively in a team/matrix environment. - Ability to implement methods, techniques, procedures, and evaluation criteria to achieve results. - Thinks strategically to anticipate future needs and success related to ESR contracting and FMV budget assessment. - Strong organization skills. - Understands ESR processes from proposal submission through study close-out. Preferred Skills - Oncology experience. - Biotech/pharma experience. - CMS experience. - Smartsheet experience. - Knowledge in creating/managing spreadsheets. Benefits - Competitive cash compensation. - Robust equity awards. - Strong benefits. - Significant learning and development opportunities. Base Pay Salary Range $177,000 — $221,000 USD
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