Contracts Manager APAC

Position Summary

Precision for Medicine is not your typical CRO. At Precision for Medicine we have brought together new technologies, expertise and operational scale to help the life sciences improve the speed, cost and success rate of bringing life-changing therapies to patients. What sets us apart is the way we integrate clinical trial execution with deep scientific knowledge, laboratory expertise and advanced data sciences.

We are seeking an accomplished Contracts Manager to join our team!

We are looking for candidates who have strong experience in Clinical Site Agreements, in particular experience in managing site agreements including the APAC.

Do you enjoy a new challenge, thrive in the details, and flourish in multifaceted environments? If you are no stranger to taking charge and enjoy contributing to a project team who deliver, we have an opportunity for you to bring your expertise in budgets and contracts to a new level.

As a Contracts Manager you will review, draft, negotiate and track a variety of legal agreements including confidentiality agreements, master confidentiality agreements, clinical study agreements and amendment agreements across various locations. You will be actively taking part in setting up contracting strategies for assigned projects. This position will be to work closely with Clinical Operations study team and play a key role to ensure deliverables are in alignment with defined study timelines. This is NOT a line manager position.

You will have:

• Strong relevant experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating Clinical Trial Agreements and vendor contracts, as well as management, control and tracking of the contract process within APAC region. You will be fully responsible for Site Contract Management from setting up site contracting strategy to execution of contracts.
• Strong site budget negotiation experience.
• You will be client facing during the site contracting process.
• Experience within CRO, life science, biotech or pharmaceutical industry is essential.
• Experience interacting with Global institutions with focus on APAC ones.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail.

Education/qualifications required

• Graduate, postgraduate, 4-year college degree
• Equivalent experience ideally in a legal or scientific or healthcare discipline
• Relevant experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating site Clinical Trial Agreements, vendor contracts and site Budget negotiations, but no less than 5 years' experience.
• Experienced leading interactions with Study Teams and Sponsor

Preferred:

• Bachelor's in law, scientific fields, business administration or equivalent degree
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in setting up Contracting Plans - Guides for CTA & Budget negotiations
• Proficient handling relationship study team, sites and sponsors
• Fluency in English

Key Competencies

• Possesses strong organizational / written communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Executes time-sensitive matters while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exhibits high self-motivation, and is able to work and plan independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, as evidenced by punctuality, ability to deliver on commitments, an understanding of the service culture and positive interactions with customers and teammates, including good interpersonal skills.
• Displays sound business judgment and a proactive, independent work style.
• Is proficient in MS Office software programs