Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tailored Management is seeking a Clinical Contracts Analyst III to support Clinical Program Sourcing & Contract Management activities for global Phase I–IV clinical trials. The role leads end-to-end study-level contracting for complex clinical vendor categories, including scope development, budget validation, negotiation, compliance, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end specification intake and collection process with Clinical Trial Leads (CTLs) and Study Management Teams
- Review, validate, and refine study specifications to ensure clarity, completeness, and alignment with protocol and operational requirements
- Develop detailed vendor budgets in collaboration with preferred vendors, ensuring alignment with scope, assumptions, rate cards, and established pricing frameworks
- Conduct pricing comparisons across approved preferred vendors, evaluating cost drivers, service models, and operational considerations
- Identify and eliminate duplicate services while clearly defining vendor responsibilities and deliverables
- Ensure scopes and deliverables align with applicable MSA requirements
- Partner with Clinical Operations to identify scope changes and incorporate updates into budgets and contractual documentation
- Negotiate scope, assumptions, pricing adjustments, and contractual terms within established MSA frameworks
- Draft, review, and finalize Statements of Work (SOWs), amendments, change orders, and closeout agreements
- Drive vendors to meet established Vendor Sourcing Timelines (VSTs) and study milestones
- Monitor contracting activities to ensure timely execution and minimize cycle times
- Ensure contracts align with ICH GCP standards, internal procurement policies, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation to support audit and inspection readiness
- Provide clear and defensible commercial rationale for contracting decisions
- Ensure SOWs, amendments, and related agreements comply with approved MSAs, rate cards, and pricing governance frameworks
- Apply Fair Market Value (FMV) methodologies and financial controls when reviewing and validating vendor proposals
- Identify pricing discrepancies, scope duplication, cost drivers, and potential contractual risks
- Maintain accurate contracting records within designated systems and repositories
- Support audit and inspection readiness through organized documentation and strong governance practices
- Partner with Category Management to identify recurring pricing, scope, and vendor performance trends that may influence sourcing strategies
- Collaborate with Finance and Legal to ensure commercial and contractual requirements are properly addressed
Skills
- Demonstrated experience managing complex clinical vendor categories, such as CROs, central laboratories, and clinical technology providers
- Strong experience in specification development, scope validation, and vendor budget development
- Proven ability to negotiate pricing, scope, and commercial terms within established MSA frameworks
- Solid understanding of end-to-end clinical trial contracting processes and study start-up timelines
- Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to identify pricing discrepancies, duplicate scope, and contractual risks
- Experience managing vendor contracting timelines and driving suppliers to meet operational milestones
- Ability to manage multiple complex contracts and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to compliance and governance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with Clinical Operations, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Category Management, and external vendors
Benefits
- 100% Remote
- Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion
- Weekly Pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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