
contract analyst South East England
Job description
Vial is a next-generation, tech-first CRO delivering faster, more efficient clinical trials at dramatically lower costs for biotech sponsors. Our mission is to empower scientists to discover groundbreaking scientific therapeutics that help people live happier, healthier lives.
We are more than just a CRO — we are "doers". We are reimagining clinical trials and have assembled a talented team of executives from Silicon Valley and industry-leading CROs. Together, we have built a global, full-service CRO powered by intuitive end-to-end technology.
Vial operates across multiple Therapeutic Areas (Dermatology CRO, Ophthalmology CRO, Oncology CRO, Gastroenterology CRO, Neurology CRO, Cardiology CRO, Medical Device CRO, Rare Disease CRO, and Digital Therapeutics CRO).
Vial is a San Francisco, California-based company founded by Simon Burns and Andrew Brackin in October 2020. Since our founding, we have become a fast-growing company of 100+ employees with over $100 million in funding.
Vial is building towards a more efficient future for clinical trials. By deploying technology in every step of a trial, we are driving efficiencies in speed and cost that we pass on to innovative biotech startups. Ready to join us on our journey to reimagine clinical trials?
Overview
This position is fully remote within Southeast Asia. We are seeking a highly motivated and meticulous Contracts & Negotiation Specialist to join our team. This role requires strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Our Contracts & Negotiation Specialist will be responsible for the management, negotiation, and completion of MSAs, NDAs, CTAs, vendor and consultant agreements, and other business contracts. You’ll report to our Director of Contracts and work directly with all teams at Vial.
Negotiate Site Contracts And Budgets
- Independently review and negotiate various Site contracts and budgets.
- Manage high volume of contract requests (MSA, NDAs, and CTAs).
- Manages the contract lifecycle by drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts and change orders, including the active negotiation of scope of work, payment terms and budgets from inception to completion.
- Respond to inquiries professionally, efficiently, and effectively, with any necessary follow up.
- Review and analyze study protocols and other documents to formulate appropriate areas to address in contract negotiations.
- Independently conduct and complete negotiations in a timely way with minimal supervision, except when required for legal or other advice/approvals on Vial requirements.
- Proactively identify and mitigate Site contract risks.
Collaborate With Internal Cross-Functional Study Teams
- Advise Study team regarding Site contractual issues as requested.
- Prepare, maintain, and submit accurate reports and metrics of contract negotiations.
- Assist in development of efficient work processes, research contract templates, tools and other materials to facilitate the timely execution of research contracting at Vial.
Who You Are
- Ability to work during US East-Coast hours (9am - 6pm EST).
- Exercises good judgment with minimal supervision.
- Strong proficiency in speaking/reading/writing the English language.
- Experience using a Contract Management System (we use Ironclad).
- Familiar with budget creation, parameters, and quality control.
- Understand how Protocol/Schedule of Events relates to budget structure.
- Background in clinical trials is preferred.
- Budget negotiation experience preferred.
- Extra bonus points for Site budget creation experience.
Pay Range
$1,000 - 2,000 USD per month.
Benefits
Paid Holidays (to follow US holiday schedules)
#LI-Remote
Why You’ll Love Working At Vial
Innate curiosity. At our core, we embody an insatiable curiosity. Our journey into the realm of clinical trials was ignited by a firsthand understanding of the challenges involved. This innate curiosity drives us to constantly innovate, seek fresh ideas, and bring our vision of reimagining clinical trials to life.
