Contract Manager - US - Remote

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

What the Late Stage Business Development Operations Department does at Worldwide

Business Development Operations is a team of highly experienced Business Development professionals who drive significant bookings targets and support Worldwide’s strategic position in a competitive market through a culture of collaboration and innovation.  

This tenured team supports a strong portfolio of existing business as well as being responsible for the continued significant growth of Worldwide’s future pipeline and sponsors. The team is accountable for overall sales performance, the profitable achievement of sales goals, and for aligning sales objectives with the Worldwide’s therapeutic and commercial strategies. 

What you will do

• Responsible for the full life cycle of sponsor contracts/change orders. Responsible for preparing the contract by drafting and/or incorporating the associated budget, scope of work, and legal, financial, and operational terms
• Collaborate with Business Development, Therapeutic Leaders, Operations, Finance and Legal departments to draft and finalize contracts/change orders
• Lead and participate in conference calls to negotiate terms of an agreement, including the study budget, with the sponsor.
• Develop and/or modify service description text in addition to original proposal text, which collectively becomes the core contract/exhibit.
• Liaise with Project Management Lead and other functional departments in order to finalize timelines, project scope and associated costs.

What you will bring to the role

• Ability to work with minimal supervision with confidence.
• Strong planning, strategizing, managing, monitoring, scheduling, and analytical skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, deadline oriented, and changing environment.
• Strong Excel skills; ability to manipulate and modify budget toll and client bid grids as required.
• Effective stakeholder management with cross functional teams for process improvement and/or change initiatives.

Your experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Two to three years of direct experience with CRO or pharmaceutical data; sourcing, integration, analysis, and reporting.
• Advanced Proficiency in MS Office

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do. 

To view our other roles, check out our careers page at Discover a world of difference at Worldwide! For more information on Worldwide, visit www.Worldwide.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.