Senior Contract Manager

Medpace

Site Contract Manager managing clinical trial agreements in a full-service clinical contract research organization. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timelines are met amid multiple global trials.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the clinical trial agreement process, including negotiation and strategy development, while ensuring compliance with timelines and stakeholder communication. Possesses strong leadership and communication skills essential for influencing and guiding teams in a clinical research environment.

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Clinical Trial Agreement ManagementSite Contract NegotiationBudget NegotiationStakeholder CommunicationManagement Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical CRO ExperienceContract NegotiationBudget ManagementStudy-Specific CTA Strategy DevelopmentCountry-Specific CTA Template Development

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsCTA ProcessMulti-Site TrialsStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

End-to-end management of the clinical trial agreement (CTA) process for global, multi-site clinical trials
Develop the study-specific CTA strategy with the Sponsor and internal stakeholders
Develop country-specific CTA templates
Negotiate CTAs and the corresponding budget directly with sites
Present progress to internal and external stakeholders ensuring deliverables are met within agreed upon timelines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in relevant legal or business field
8+ years of direct Clinical CRO experience required
Site contract and budget negotiation experience required
4+ years of management or oversight experience required
Ability to effectively influence others
Exceptionally strong communication skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Travel: minimal

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment
Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
Employee health and wellness initiatives
Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
Discounted tuition for UC online programs
Awards Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer
Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility