Study Contracts Manager

Study Start Up Manager - Hybrid Role Onsite Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in the Site Activation Team as a Study Contracts Manager? Primarily responsible for coordinating the various aspects of clinical trials. Works as part of a clinical delivery team providing support, guidance and advice on a local level. Develops existing tools and processes to identify areas of improvement and ensures business continuity for oncology study delivery. Able to solve complex problems within a range of studies. You will manage and provide leadership during the clinical agreement and site level budget negotiation process to ensure ethical, fair and compliant practices are followed when developing, negotiating and executing clinical agreements and investigator budgets. This position necessitates providing leadership, direction, and guidance through process improvement, interactive communication and stakeholder management. This role requires a high level of interactive communication to set clear direction for the study teams and external Institutions.

Accountabilities:

-Develop (in collaboration with the LSAD in charge of the study) and negotiate clinical site budgets based on Fair Market Value. Leverage historical data, negotiation techniques, and address SoC with sites to support the delivery of oncology trials, in the scope of study budget with optimizing cost savings.

• Negotiate agreement language with clinical study sites to reach a shared understanding of deliverables, a timely study start-up and financial obligations.
• Be responsible for producing clinical site budget, in collaboration with LSAD, appropriate Payment Schedules based on the Protocol and AZ policy and guidelines to provide to Clinical Delivery Team.
• Formulate and identify the proper agreement template to initiate negotiations.
• Act as point of contact and interface with Legal if necessary to ensure integrity of contracts.
• Drive site start-up time by striving to execute CSA within KPI.
• For each agreement maintain the status of agreement, budgets, issues, and communications with both internal and external sources.
• Attend and engage in scheduled project team meetings.
• Ensure final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations.
• Contribute to set-up and execute Master confidentiality agreement and confidentiality agreement with key partner sites, as appropriate locally
• Ensure all agreements are completed or captured in contracting system
• Support internal and external audits and litigation activities.
• Negotiate appropriate terms and conditions of Informed Consent Forms and other Clinical Agreements and associated documents. Ability to process agreement requests and identify correct legal entity and template to be used.
• Approve Clinical Study Agreements with final signature, according to Delegation of Authority.
• Negotiate a variety of common contractual issues related to standard template agreements
• Process amendments to contracts, as necessary, and manage that modification.
• Is member of LST, work with study teams to determine priorities for meeting timelines and SIV dates.
• Serve as a liaison between the legal and clinical trial teams.
• Negotiate master templates and rate cards with preferred or notable Institutions, including the creation, implementation and following of specific partnering MSA with key oncology Institutions.
• As a subject matter expert, exhibits contract and negotiation expertise to achieve a balance between external business exposure and policies/regulations.
• As a subject matter expert, demonstrates an understanding of how contractual terms add value to internal and external customers.
• As a subject matter expert, possesses detailed and in-depth knowledge of contract precepts, the contracting process and budget development.
• Communicate confidently and competently to liaise with others through excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of how the contracting and budget processes contribute to Project Management practices (schedule/cost forecasting and risk management).
• Demonstrate accurate knowledge of regulations and policies in order to maintain and develop the effectiveness of the Clinical Study Agreement & Grant Management processes.
• Demonstrate ability to follow and work within processes.
• Ensure compliance with AstraZeneca's Code of Conduct and company policies and procedures relating to people, finance, technology, security and SHE (Safety, Health and Environment).
• Additional Responsibilities May Include
• Ensure timely customization and completion of the CSA for designated studies.
• Participate in training and mentoring of new members of the local Study Delivery Team ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP and AZ Procedural documents.
• Ensure that all study documents are ready for final archiving and sign-off completion of the local part of the Trial Master File.
• Contribute to process improvements, knowledge transfer and best practice sharing

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

• Experience of Study Management within a pharmaceutical or clinical background
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and new developments in the area of

Clinical Development and Study Management Desired Skills/Experience:

• Advanced degree within the field
• Professional certification
• Understanding of multiple aspects within Study Management At AstraZeneca, we are driven by a bold vision to eliminate cancer as a cause of death.

Our commitment to pioneering new frontiers in Oncology is fueled by cutting-edge science and technology. We empower our teams to make fearless decisions, take smart risks, and lead at every level. With a collaborative research environment that unites academia and industry, we are dedicated to improving the lives of millions affected by cancer. Join us on this exciting journey where courage, curiosity, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our team! The annual base pay for this position ranges from $105,735.20 - 158,602.80. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Date Posted 15-May-2026 Closing Date 30-May-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We're curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We're driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you'll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you'll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.