Contracts Manager - Clinical Research
OnQ Recruitment ·www.onqrecruitment.com.au
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An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Contract Manager to join a growing global clinical development organisation supporting innovative studies across multiple regions.
This is a highly visible individual contributor role where you'll take ownership of clinical site contracting activities, working closely with Clinical Operations, Legal, Finance and external partners to drive efficient study start-up and execution. You'll play a key role in navigating complex negotiations, managing contract timelines and ensuring studies are positioned for success.
This position offers the flexibility to be based anywhere in Australia or New Zealand and would suit someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
This is a highly visible individual contributor role where you'll take ownership of clinical site contracting activities, working closely with Clinical Operations, Legal, Finance and external partners to drive efficient study start-up and execution. You'll play a key role in navigating complex negotiations, managing contract timelines and ensuring studies are positioned for success.
This position offers the flexibility to be based anywhere in Australia or New Zealand and would suit someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end clinical site contract negotiations and execution activities
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive efficient study start-up timelines
- Provide strategic guidance on site budget negotiations and contracting approaches
- Identify and mitigate risks that may impact study delivery
- Track contracting milestones and provide regular updates to project teams
- Support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and consistency
- Act as a subject matter expert for contract and budget-related queries across assigned studies
- Collaborate with CRO partners and investigative sites across multiple regions
- Previous experience in clinical trial contracts, site agreements, study start-up or clinical business operations
- Background gained within a Pharmaceutical company, Biotechnology company or CRO
- Strong understanding of clinical research and the site contracting lifecycle
- Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and budgets with investigative sites
- Ability to manage multiple studies and competing priorities simultaneously
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving ability
- Comfortable working autonomously within a global matrix environment
- Oncology clinical trial experience
- Exposure to global or multi-regional studies
- Experience working across APAC markets
- Knowledge of Fair Market Value and clinical trial budgeting principles
- Fully flexible location across Australia or New Zealand
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge clinical development programs
- High level of autonomy and ownership
- Collaborative global environment
- Strong pipeline and long-term career growth opportunities
- Excellent benefits in addition to attractive remuneration package
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Who is hiring for the Contracts Manager - Clinical Research role?
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Where is the Contracts Manager - Clinical Research job located?
The Contracts Manager - Clinical Research role with OnQ Recruitment is based in Sydney, NSW, AU. The role is remote-friendly.
Is the Contracts Manager - Clinical Research role remote?
Yes — the Contracts Manager - Clinical Research position at OnQ Recruitment is remote. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
Is the Contracts Manager - Clinical Research role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at OnQ Recruitment.
What experience level is the Contracts Manager - Clinical Research role?
The Contracts Manager - Clinical Research position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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