Clinical Contracts Manager

Job Title: Clinical Contracts Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and adaptable Clinical Contracts Specialist to manage contracts with CRO partners, sites, and vendors. This role involves drafting, negotiating, and managing various agreements to support clinical development and R&D activities under the supervision of attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of agreements, including clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, consulting and services agreements, research agreements, and material transfer agreements.
• Assist with contract interpretation, compliance questions, and issue resolution under the supervision of attorneys.
• Identify and assess legal and business risks associated with clinical and R&D contracts, communicating these risks clearly to attorneys and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal clients, such as Clinical Operations, Research, Finance, and Procurement, to support contracting objectives and timelines.
• Maintain contract records, track contract status, and support contract lifecycle management processes.
• Handle miscellaneous legal and administrative tasks as needed in support of the Legal Department.
• Provide general support to in-house attorneys on clinical, R&D, and related contracting matters.

Essential Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Experience in writing, drafting, and negotiating clinical trial agreements both domestically and globally.
• Experience managing contracts with CRO partners, sites, and vendors.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Thorough understanding of the contract management process, including tracking, negotiation, approval, and signature processes.
• Working knowledge of the drug discovery and development process.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in a related discipline with 10 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and across various functional groups and management levels.
• Knowledge of paralegal support tasks, particularly in intellectual property or corporate matters, preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Work Environment

The position offers a dynamic work environment with some flexibility in working hours. The role requires strong computer skills and effective communication across various functional groups.

Onsite 5 days a week in Alameda

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

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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 onsite position in Alameda,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 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.