Contracts Manager

Jobs › Needham, MA › Contracts Manager Robert Half Contracts Manager Needham, MA Apply Description We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to support a major clinical development program in Needham, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position will focus on managing a wide range of contract activities tied to therapeutic research, with particular emphasis on complex agreement review and negotiation. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, precise drafting skills, and prior exposure to Phase 3 trial contracting in a therapeutics environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, revise, and finalize a variety of agreements related to clinical and commercial operations within a therapeutics setting.
• Conduct detailed contract assessments, recommend risk-balanced language, and incorporate revisions through redlining and stakeholder feedback.
• Lead negotiations with external parties to secure terms that align with business, legal, and study objectives.
• Partner with internal legal, clinical, and operational teams to ensure contracts support the needs of a large Phase 3 trial.
• Oversee contract administration activities, including version control, documentation accuracy, and status tracking across active agreements.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual obligations, key provisions, and potential areas of exposure throughout the agreement lifecycle. Requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial and clinical contracts from drafting through execution.
• Strong background in contract negotiation, redlining, and ongoing contract administration.
• Prior work within the therapeutics sector is required.
• Experience supporting Phase 3 clinical trial agreements is strongly preferred.
• Ability to interpret contractual language accurately and communicate risks and recommendations clearly.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple agreements and deadlines effectively.

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