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Clinical Site & Vendor Contract Lead

Scientific Search
Ewing, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026
Hybrid in Greater Princeton, NJ

Join my client—a fast-growing, mission-driven biopharma organization—where clinical excellence meets sharp financial strategy. As a Clinical Site & Vendor Contract Lead, you’ll sit at the nerve center of Clinical Operations, transforming complex protocols into smart, scalable budgets and negotiating agreements that keep trials moving efficiently and compliantly. If you thrive at the intersection of science, operations, and financial precision, this role becomes your launchpad.

Why You Should Apply

  • Drive budget contract strategy across cutting-edge clinical programs
  • High-visibility role partnering with Clinical Ops, Finance, Project Management & Legal
  • Hybrid flexibility in the Greater Princeton region
  • Impactful work in a nimble, growing, patient-focused biotech environment
  • Growth path into Clinical Finance, Vendor Management, or Project Leadership

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Draft, review & negotiate MSAs, CTAs, Work Orders, Amendments, NDAs
  • Build detailed CRO, site, vendor, lab, imaging, and pass-through budgets
  • Map protocol procedures to cost drivers, visit schedules & operational requirements
  • Validate and reconcile invoices; ensure milestone-driven financial accuracy
  • Partner cross-functionally to align contract terms, risk language & deliverables
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and support inspection readiness
  • Drive contracting standardization, templates & process improvements

About You

  • 2–6 years in clinical budgeting, contracting, vendor management, or CRO finance
  • Strong understanding of trial operations, cost drivers & ICH-GCP
  • Skilled negotiator with sharp analytical and cross-functional communication skills
  • Bachelor’s in Finance, Business, Life Sciences or related discipline

How To Apply

Send your resume to ava@scientificsearch.com and reference Job #19784.

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