Senior Clinical Contracts Manager

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Job Type

Contract to Hire, Onsite, Full-Time

Pay Range

$65 - $90 per hour

LHH is seeking a Senior Clinical Contracts Manager to join their dynamic client on a contract basis in San Francisco, California. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in contract negotiation and management to support clinical and other business operations. This position requires strong attention to detail, an understanding of clinical research operations, and the ability to assess and mitigate legal risks effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and negotiate clinical-related contracts, ensuring alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and privacy regulations.

Collaborate with other business units (e.g., R&D, IT, regulatory affairs) to facilitate contract negotiation and execution.

Partner with the Contracts Team and internal departments to balance workloads and ensure contracts are completed promptly.

Act as a primary point of contact between internal stakeholders and external entities, including clinical research organizations, vendors, and consultants.

Maintain comprehensive and accurate contract records within the contract lifecycle management system while adhering to organizational standards.

Provide guidance and training on contracting processes, obligations, and company policies in partnership with in-house counsel.

Support the development and refinement of contract templates, negotiation guides, and internal policies.

Keep stakeholders informed of contract progress through clear and timely updates.

Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree is required.

At least 5 years of experience in

negotiating and managing

a variety of contracts, such as confidentiality agreements, vendor and service agreements, consulting agreements, software agreements, statements of work, amendments, and change orders with external partners.

A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with

clinical trial agreements .

Strong understanding of key legal terms and the ability to assess and manage risks effectively.

Solid knowledge of clinical operations and research, with direct experience collaborating with contract research organizations involved in clinical trials.

Proficiency with contract lifecycle management tools and e-signature platforms.

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Fair Chance

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and / or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable :

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Administrative, Legal, and Writing / Editing

Industries

Legal Services and Biotechnology Research

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