Clinical Contracts Manager – $135–$200/hr DOE (6-Month Contract, Remote EST) Assignment Length: 6 months with strong potential for extension

Location: Remote (EST time zone)

Are you an experienced contracts professional with a strong background in clinical trial agreements and vendor negotiations? This is an exciting opportunity to provide dedicated support for a high-profile Clinical Operations team driving multiple cutting-edge clinical trials.

We’re seeking a Clinical Contracts Manager who can partner closely with clinical study teams, contract research organizations (CROs), and external vendors to ensure seamless execution of clinical studies while mitigating legal and compliance risks.

Role & Scope

·      Provide end-to-end support for clinical trial contracting needs, including responding to confidentiality agreements, contract markups, and protocol amendment documentation.

·      Draft, review, and negotiate clinical trial agreements (CTAs) and other site/vendor contracts on behalf of the sponsor, ensuring alignment with pharma industry standards.

·      Participate in internal clinical operations team meetings and negotiation calls with clinical sites to resolve contract categories, risks, and terms.

·      Liaise directly with legal counsel and escalate key issues appropriately; support related regulatory filings and authority reviews.

·      Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, balancing competing site and study demands with agility.

·      Ensure proper communication and collaboration with both internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Key Qualifications

·      6+ years of experience with clinical trial agreements and contracts in the pharmaceutical industry (sponsor side preferred).

·      Demonstrated success negotiating contracts on behalf of pharma sponsors, not solely CRO or academic institutions.

·      Strong understanding of clinical processes, compliance requirements, and risk management in study contracts.

·      Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

·      Proven ability to manage shifting priorities, aggressive timelines, and multiple competing demands.

·      If attorney background: minimum 4 years supporting clinical operations or life sciences legal teams.

Team & Culture

·      Reports directly to senior legal counsel, working closely with legal (IP and data privacy attorneys), clinical operations leadership, regulatory leads, and quality leads.

·      Highly collaborative, solutions-focused team with an “underdog mentality” and fast-moving, high-pressure environment.

·      Encourages autonomy, ownership, and creative problem-solving while maintaining strong organization and decision-making skills.

·      Remote-first structure; team members only come onsite approximately once a week.

Hiring Process

·      Streamlined interview process: initial resume review, 30-minute interview with hiring manager, followed by discussions with senior counsel and IP attorney.

·      Target start date: End of October (or earlier).

·      Candidates should be able to work in EST or CST time zones to align with core meetings.

TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.

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