MERIT CRO

Procurement

• Overseeing the lifecycle of contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and maintaining records of contractual agreements.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
• Supporting internal stakeholders in contract-related matters.
• Facilitating efficient contract execution and renewal processes.
• Managing contract templates, coordinating with legal and business teams, tracking contract performance, and ensuring timely renewals and amendments.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure contract terms align with operational needs.
• Maintaining accurate and organized contract records in the contract management system.
• Assisting in resolving contract disputes or issues in coordination with legal counsel.
• Supporting audits and reporting requirements related to contracts.
• Monitoring contract compliance and identifying potential risks or deviations.
• Recommending improvements to contract processes and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive contractual information.

Contract Management Specialist

Business Development Rep

• Lead the planning, execution, and management of strategic client and partner relationships within MERIT’s Oncology Division.
• Own assigned sales programs and initiatives, including conference strategy, targeted outreach, and account development activities.
• Identify, qualify, and advance complex opportunities from early engagement through close.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for designated accounts within a defined therapeutic area or disease focus.
• Establish and sustain long-term relationships with business and clinical leaders at pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
• Ensure MERIT’s services are positioned and utilized effectively to meet study objectives.
• Mentor and support junior business development associates, contributing to skill development and best-practice sharing with the oncology commercial team.

Contract Management Specialist

Oncology Business Development Specialist