Manage implementation of NDAs, Clinical Trial Agreements, contract amendments and related documents; drive initiation and completion of site contracts aligned to study start-up timelines; negotiate sponsor contract terms; liaise with clients on status and execution; develop and maintain CTA/NDA templates.
Premier Research is looking for a Site Contracts Lead to join our Business Operations team.
You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.
We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.
Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.
As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for.
Join us and build your future here.
What you'll be doing:- Managing all aspects of implementing Non-Disclosure Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements, Contract Amendments and other associated documents ensuring compliance.
- Managing all steps of the process for initiation and completion of all Site Contracts in parallel with study start up timelines and site initiation projections.
- Liaising with the client for reporting on the status and execution of all documents.
- Negotiating the terms of all Site Contract templates with each Sponsor.
- Assisting with the development and maintenance of templates for CTAs, NDAs and other documents as needed.
- Undergraduate degree or its international equivalent in legal studies or life sciences from an accredited institution. Law degree preferred.
- At least 2 years of Contract Lead experience, including legal experience with contract language, escalation review, budget and template development, negotiations, direct interaction with Sponsor.
- At least 1 year of related industry experience (CRO preferred).
- Knowledge of basic requirements of contracts, non-disclosure agreements, powers of attorney and related documents.
- Knowledge of Privacy Laws and regulations pertaining to cross border transfer of data.
Premier Research is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is compliant with all federal guidelines. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status
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