TEMP - Contracts Manager

Who We Are: At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values.
We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.
What We Do: Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.
We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders.
The company’s diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson’s disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas.
For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions.
We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science.
*in collaboration with AbbVie About the Role: *6 month contract - possibility to extend* Responsible for leading the development of clinical site budgets including review, adjustment, and negotiation with clinical sites.
Interacts closely with legal department to ensure clinical contracts are fully executed in a timely manner.
Manages administration / execution of clinical contracts (invoicing, timelines, issues, etc.
) across multiple projects.
_ Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): Supports clinical trial contractual negotiations including triaging, reviewing, and identifying issues for escalation Manages and ensures on-time processing of all clinical contracts from initial request through execution in accordance with the project timelines Provides clinical operations support in managing clinical contracting activities across multiple projects and vendors For studies that are outsourced, manages CRO contracts, site and budget agreement activities and serves as a primary contract and budget liaison between CRO, company legal and clinical operations Develops Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) template and budget grid for clinical studies Oversees the CTA start-up process.
Sends CTA template, budget grid and supporting documentation to sites and serves as primary contact with sites for contracts.
Submits web requests and coordinates with Legal Department on execution of CTAs Collaborates with Head of Clinical Operations (or designee) in processing work orders, service agreements, consulting agreements, license agreements, MSAs and CDAs Negotiates budgets with clinical sites based on parameters defined by Head of Clinical Operations (or designee) Collaborates with finance/accounting departments in support of contract budgets Manages invoices associated with clinical trials and ensures payments are made based on executed contracts Contributes to the development and organization of contracting and budget/payment processes Mentors less experienced team members on clinical accounting and administrative contract duties Other duties as assigned Requirements: BS/BA degree in business administration or health care/science related field and 8+ years of experience in a CRO, Biotech or Pharmaceutical organization.
Experience with contract management, negotiation, budgeting and administration including billing/invoicing, issue resolution, point of contact for CRO OR Master's degree in business administration or health care/science related field and 6+ years of similar experience noted above Knowledge of Clinical Trial process, regulations and guidelines Ability to work effectively across a matrix organization Ability to prepare/negotiate external provider master service agreements, work/change orders, etc.
and track for clinical operations Ability to read and interpret contracts, ensure contract language / terms meet company standards Strong contract administration skills, including budgeting, billing/invoicing, issue resolution, point of contact for CRO.
Knowledge of clinical contract accounting and budgeting process Solid understanding of drug development and clinical operations Has knowledge of best practices in the functional discipline and familiarity with the broader underlying concepts of related business disciplines Works to improve tools and processes within functional area Developing reputation inside the company as it relates to area of expertise Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams Exhibits leadership skill and ability, typically leads lower levels and/or indirect teams Excellent computer skills Excellent communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills Sees broader picture, impact on multiple departments/divisions Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency Excellent project management and organizational skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience supporting multiple teams Strategic thinker who is able to identify issues and improve processes Ability to work effectively across a matrix organization Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel #LI-OB1 Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements.
We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.