<p>Job Title: Contracts ManagerJob Description</p> <p>As a Contracts Manager, you will expertly review and approve clinical trial and related agreements in accordance with applicable regulations and academic requirements. You will provide leadership by offering timely and effective guidance on negotiation strategies and industry best practices. Your role will involve coordinating with various offices to review agreements and business decision issues, managing and performing the review, interpretation, negotiation, and processing of contracts from a legal, business, and technical perspective. You will develop negotiation strategies, draft and negotiate contracts that are mutually agreeable, and manage stakeholder relations with professional status updates on contract matters.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Coordinate with the Office of General Counsel, Office of Risk Management, and Office of Research Commercialization. </li><li>Independently manage and perform the review, interpretation, negotiation, and processing of clinical trial, nondisclosure, and associated contracts. </li><li>Develop negotiation strategies, draft and negotiate contracts in compliance with policies. </li><li>Initiate and participate in meetings and teleconferences as needed. </li><li>Provide timely and professional status updates on contract matters. </li><li>Administer contract review and ensure the validity, completeness, and accuracy of contract packages. </li><li>Collaborate with finance and other internal stakeholders to verify budgets and ensure timely execution of contracts. </li><li>Distribute work order documents to participating health system sites upon approval. </li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert in clinical and research contract management. </li><li>Update project dashboards in OnCore regarding contracts and site status. </li><li>Participate actively in department committees and maintain knowledge of Performance Improvement activities. </li><li>Attend training programs, workshops, and seminars to stay updated on project objectives. </li></ul> <p>Essential Skills</p> <ul> <li>3-5 years of experience reviewing and editing contracts. </li><li>Experience with sponsor interaction. </li><li>Clear experience of negotiating both industry-sponsored and non-industry sponsored clinical trials. </li><li>Extensive background in regulations governing clinical research. </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Strong understanding of policy and practice governing clinical research within a large institution. </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills. </li><li>Ability to communicate complex information effectively in English. </li><li>Experience working well across functions and cultures. </li><li>Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of handling significant responsibility. </li><li>Passion for excellent customer service and commitment. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>Join a team of 8 Contract Managers, each responsible for handling 40-100 contracts. The work environment offers a structured SLA turnaround time of 30 business days, with a median of 60 and a maximum of 90 days. The organization prides itself on being Best in Class in the Big10 for Contracts.</p> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Contract position based out of New Brunswick, NJ.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $61.00/hr.</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a hybrid position in New Brunswick,NJ.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. 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