Senior Clinical Contract Associate (m/f/d)

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• Interact directly with institutions and investigators to drive research initiatives in line with strategic goals.
• Work in a virtual team environment, emphasizing high engagement, effective communication, and accurate tracking/documentation.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with institutions and investigators.
• Process new research proposals through internal review and approval following company policies.
• Initiate and negotiate contract terms, including associated budgets, for new contracts or amendments.
• Coordinate clinical vendor agreements and manage contract activities, ensuring compliance and auditing.
• Communicate and support timing expectations with key stakeholders during agreement negotiations.
• Secure and record contract approvals from relevant stakeholders.
• Process payments according to contractual obligations and company policies, including High-Risk Payments.
• Track payments for existing contracts and maintain open communication with investigative sites.
• Provide strategic contracting support to internal and external stakeholders with a focus on timely solutions.
• Utilize negotiation skills for contractual terms with customers.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive approved initiatives to streamline processes and save time and money.
• Provide leadership and guidance to less experienced colleagues, reviewing their work and assisting in their training.
• Coordinate with management to resolve complex issues associated with domestic and international contracts, working closely with CRO and legal department.
• Support Clinical Operations management on department financial activities, including accruals, transparency reporting, and annual operating budgets.
• Support Clinical Study Managers' eTMF requirements by ensuring executed agreements and budgets are uploaded to the system.

• You have a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law or a similar field.
• For this job you have a minimum of 3 years experience in a related work field.
• Previous clinical contracts experience working at an investigational site, CRO or sponsor is a plus.
• It would be ideal if you have previous clinical contract experience including negotiating budgets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Microsoft Excel, SharePoint and MS Teams. (preferred)
• Previous work experience using financial systems. (preferred)