What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Manager, Site Budgets and Contracts (Contractor) (Office Or Remote) position at Arcus Biosciences?
Seeking a motivated individual Sr. Manager Site Budgets and Contracts, who will support all processes related to site contracts and budgets. The individual will be responsible for but not limited to drafting, advising, negotiating and executing clinical site agreements. Ensures final contracts and contract terms are consistent with organizational strategy, delivered by agreed upon timelines, falls within Fair Market Value and in compliance with legal, financial & regulatory requirements. This role is an individual contributor with team leadership responsibilities, reporting into the Director, Site Budgets and Contracts, must have strong oncology experience.
Note: 6 Month, full time contract
Responsibilities:
Ability to manage a high volume of site contract agreements from start to finish. Support all site contract and budget activities related to clinical trials.
• Strong negotiation of MCTA, CTAs, CSAs, CDAs, other site agreements and clinical budgets with investigator sites (directly or with CRO support) using appropriate templates, guidance, and legal/budget playbooks, liaising with ClinOps, Finance and legal for approval.
• Accountable for the timely preparation and execution of all site contracts and budgets.
• Ensure contracts and budgets are completed on time, within budget and in compliance with Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) and within FMV.
• Responsible for entering contracts into Contract Management System.
• Demonstrated experience with clinical budget negotiations within (FMV) using industry tools (Grant Plan preferred) for negotiations/build/development using and historical data.
• Ensure appropriate tracking of various agreements.
• Effectively escalate/communicate in a timely manner to stakeholders and clinical teams regarding contract issues that could impact project deliverables.
• Demonstrates a high level of applicable competencies in contract management, critical thinking, highly competent in negotiation and contracting business standards.
• Participation in team meetings and collaborate with other functional groups within the company to achieve clinical study goals.
• Communicate effectively within cross functional project teams
• Drive resolution of complex negotiations and contracts and budgets
• Discuss and clearly explain complex terms and conditions. Demonstrate expert knowledge of legal, compliance and/or 3rd party risk management concepts (as applicable) including ability to identify functional area specific risks (e.g., privacy, anti-kickback, Fair Market Value, Sunshine Act, etc.)
• Strong analytical and contract administration skills, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to interact effectively with internal and external business partners.
• High degree of dedication, motivation, and ability to work under pressure with a drive for results and the ability to engage and deliver through others.
• Strong problem-solving skills with sound technically driven decision-making ability.
• An innovative team-player with capacity to be effective in a dynamic and fast-paced company environment.
• Working knowledge of FDA Regulations, ICH Guidelines and GCPs governing the conduct of clinical trials.
• Experience working in a global environment.
• Strong negotiation of MCTA, CTAs, CSAs, CDAs, other site agreements and clinical budgets with investigator sites (directly or with CRO support) using appropriate templates, guidance, and legal/budget playbooks, liaising with ClinOps, Finance and legal for approval.
• Accountable for the timely preparation and execution of all site contracts and budgets.
• Ensure contracts and budgets are completed on time, within budget and in compliance with Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) and within FMV.
• Responsible for entering contracts into Contract Management System.
• Demonstrated experience with clinical budget negotiations within (FMV) using industry tools (Grant Plan preferred) for negotiations/build/development using and historical data.
• Ensure appropriate tracking of various agreements.
• Effectively escalate/communicate in a timely manner to stakeholders and clinical teams regarding contract issues that could impact project deliverables.
• Demonstrates a high level of applicable competencies in contract management, critical thinking, highly competent in negotiation and contracting business standards.
• Participation in team meetings and collaborate with other functional groups within the company to achieve clinical study goals.
• Communicate effectively within cross functional project teams
• Drive resolution of complex negotiations and contracts and budgets
• Discuss and clearly explain complex terms and conditions. Demonstrate expert knowledge of legal, compliance and/or 3rd party risk management concepts (as applicable) including ability to identify functional area specific risks (e.g., privacy, anti-kickback, Fair Market Value, Sunshine Act, etc.)
• Strong analytical and contract administration skills, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to interact effectively with internal and external business partners.
• High degree of dedication, motivation, and ability to work under pressure with a drive for results and the ability to engage and deliver through others.
• Strong problem-solving skills with sound technically driven decision-making ability.
• An innovative team-player with capacity to be effective in a dynamic and fast-paced company environment.
• Working knowledge of FDA Regulations, ICH Guidelines and GCPs governing the conduct of clinical trials.
• Experience working in a global environment.
Qualifications:
• B.A/B.S., 8 years equivalent related business/ industry experience. 5 years’ experience with clinical budget negotiation.
• Strong Oncology experience necessary.
• Grant Plan experience a plus.
• Paralegal/Legal experience a plus.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, academia, CROs (Clinical Research Organizations).
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft office and software to manage contracting.
• Experience with clinical-related contract types, primarily, clinical trial site agreements and confidentiality agreements.
• Strong Oncology experience necessary.
• Grant Plan experience a plus.
• Paralegal/Legal experience a plus.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, academia, CROs (Clinical Research Organizations).
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft office and software to manage contracting.
• Experience with clinical-related contract types, primarily, clinical trial site agreements and confidentiality agreements.
EOE
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Arcus Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arcus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets
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