Manager, CT Costing & Contract Development

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Job Description
REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor Degree in Nursing,Biology, Business or Finance required. MS, MBA or RN Degree or 5-7 years of experience in a Clinical Trial Contracting, CRA or Coordinator Role which required a high degree of autonomy, responsibility and accountability is required.

* Experience in managing others, contract negotiation, budgeting, project management or purchasing required.

* Working knowledge of Medical and Laboratory Procedures as well as FDA regulations regarding Clinical Trials and Contracting is required.

* Ability to train, direct and manage the workload of regular or temporary contracting support personnel or others as required.

* Demonstrated ability to work alone or as a member of a team. Ability to be a leader as part of a high performing and dynamic team.

* Proven ability to build strong, effective relationships and maintain professionalism with business partners, internal and external customers in the face of challenging timelines and workload changes.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively communicate across all levels of management.

* Presentation, organization, time management, analytical, negotiating, networking, problem solving skills as well as attention to detail are required.

* Strong understanding of the drug development process as it relates to the job.

* Advanced use of MS work and Excel required, Access experience helpful.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Monitor and communicate workload and current contracting project status by type and trial. Work with Sr Manager or AD to monitor all active contracts for performance budget projections and payment status.

* Negotiate and review confidentiality and other contract language provided to investigative sites, and other contracted parties as required. Interface with legal and other stakeholders to insure that alternative language is approved and templates are up to date.

* Develop and update contracting processes, standard operating procedures, guidelines,and templates for standardization of processes and ease of use by all stakeholders, including maintaining and ensuring the clarity of the budget and payment schedules. Develops and provides training tools to Clinical on costing and contracting processes, procedures,and guidelines.

* Actively participate in the Strategic Trial Implementation Meetings,Clinical Trial Team Meetings and Clinical Trial Contracting Team Meetings to insure that timelines and current CTC workloads are achievable. Communicates changes in trial design or other requirements and insures that changes in trial scope and timelines are reflected in budget forecasts within the CTMS system.

* Establish, maintain and facilitate site relationships by acting as the liaison between medical project teams and sites concerning contracting, budgets and payments.

* Work as part of a team with Medical, Clinical Trial Contracting, Purchasing, and Legal in developing workflow efficiencies and communication strategies.