Job Title: Clinical Trial Contract Manager
Location: Remote - EST preferred
Type: 12 month contract
Compensation: $55/hr - $62/hr
Contractor Work Model: Remote – offsite
Overview
This role oversees clinical trial budgeting and contract management to ensure site budgets align with fair market value and regulatory expectations. The Clinical Trial Contract Manager drives accurate budget development, contract execution, and payment administration while partnering cross-functionally to support clinical operations. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong financial, contractual, and clinical trial expertise.
Responsibilities
• Oversees clinical trial budgeting and contract management to ensure site budgets align with fair market value and regulatory expectations
• Reviews contract language, prepares responses, negotiates, and modifies agreements as needed
• Analyzes protocol flowcharts to develop costing and payment strategies, create budget estimates, and establish negotiation parameters within FMV
• Manages the setup, closure, reopening, and submission of payments within various grants
Requirements
• Experience in clinical trial budgeting, contract negotiation, or related fields preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Knowledge of industry standards and trends in clinical trial finance
• Ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with contract management systems and budgeting tools
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in life sciences, business, or related discipline
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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