Clinical Contracts Manager

Job Title: Clinical Contracts Manager

We are seeking a skilled Clinical Contracts Manager to oversee and manage contracts with CRO partners, sites, vendors, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a keen attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to learn and adapt quickly. This role involves drafting, negotiating, and managing a variety of agreements supporting clinical development and R&D activities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, consulting and services agreements, research agreements, material transfer agreements, and other vendor and services agreements under the supervision of attorneys.
• Assist with contract interpretation, compliance questions, and issue resolution.
• Identify and assess legal and business risks associated with clinical and R&D contracts and communicate them clearly to attorneys and relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Operations, Research, Finance, and Procurement, to support contracting objectives and timelines.
• Maintain contract records, track contract status, and support contract lifecycle management processes.
• Provide general support to in-house attorneys on clinical, R&D, and related contracting matters.
• Handle miscellaneous legal and administrative tasks as directed by attorneys.

Essential Skills

• Experience with CRO, site contracts, and negotiation within the biotech/pharma industry.
• Proven writing, drafting, and negotiation experience with clinical trial agreements both domestically and globally.
• Ability to manage contracts with CRO partners, sites, vendors, etc.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and adaptability.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in a related discipline and a minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Understanding of the contract management process, including tracking, negotiation, approval, and signature processes.
• Knowledge of the drug discovery and development process and pharmaceutical contracting.
• Ability to work independently and effectively across various functional groups and management levels.
• Experience with paralegal support tasks, especially in intellectual property or corporate matters, is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Work Environment

This role has a preference for onsite 3 days a week hybrid in Alameda but is also open to FULLY REMOTE candidates as well.

This is a Contract position based out of Alameda, CA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.