As the Manager, Site Contracts Management, you will play a pivotal role in the execution of Clinical Trial Agreements between our company and study sites, ensuring seamless conduct of global clinical trials. You will provide strategic global study-level support, championing a best-in-class approach to site contract management for Phase I-IV clinical trials and scientific research collaborations. Your responsibilities will span from the study planning stage through the lifecycle of the clinical trial, maintaining oversight of CROs to ensure compliant and timely execution of site contracts and payments across multiple regions. Additionally, you will support site contract language guidance, address escalations from CROs, and collaborate with our R&D Legal team to resolve complex negotiations. Acting as a regional subject matter expert, you will contribute to country-level contract strategy and support in-house site contract development and negotiation as needed. Your keen eye for trends will drive the refinement of existing guidance, tools, and templates, contributing to process and guideline development and maintenance.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide consistent site contract global strategy, oversight, and support at the study level for all operating models on assigned studies.
- Serve as an escalation point for language issues from CROs and liaise with R&D Legal to resolve complex negotiations.
- Contribute to department and cross-functional process development and improvements.
- Develop and maintain oversight of CROs to ensure compliant and timely execution of site contracts and payments.
- Provide strategic input on country-level contracts strategy as a regional SME.
- Support in-house site contract development and negotiation as necessary.
- Monitor trends and contribute to the refinement of existing guidance, tools, and templates.
- Facilitate communication between study sites and internal teams to ensure alignment and compliance.
- Ensure adherence to GCP, relevant ICH standards, and FDA/EMA guidelines.
- Conduct presentations and provide training on site contracts best practices.
Who You Are:
You excel in strategic thinking and possess a deep understanding of clinical operations and site contracts management. Your negotiation skills are exceptional, and you handle complex situations with ease. With a keen eye for detail, you prioritize tasks effectively and manage time efficiently. You are a proactive communicator, seamlessly liaising between internal and external teams to ensure clarity and compliance. You thrive in a dynamic environment, consistently contributing to process improvements and adapting to new challenges.
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- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize needs and handle a high volume of tasks within a given timeframe.
- Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA/MPA/MPH/JD (or equivalent) preferred but not required.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in related areas of clinical operations, such as site start-up management or regulatory affairs.
- Familiarity with global clinical trial agreements and scientific research collaborations.
Job Level: Management
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $122,000.00-$163,000.00
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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