Contract Manager, CBO
Company: BeiGene, Ltd.
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 12, 2022
|
|
Job Description:
BeiGene continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and
exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When
considering candidates, we look for scientific and business
professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most
importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
Summary As a Contract Manager, you will be working as part of
contract professionals responsible for the planning, drafting,
negotiating, tracking and execution of clinical site/investigator
contracts which may be subcontracted to an external service
provider or managed internally. The Contract Manager will manage
site/investigator contract negotiations on a Project Level as well
as be accountable for site/investigator contract oversight on a
regional level. Regional oversight will include management of a
team of Site Contract Associates or equivalent. Major
Responsibilities: Provide study level oversight and guidance for
clinical site contract negotiations, identify any potential risks
and be accountable for the overall contracting timelines/lifecycle
in various regions. On a project basis, lead and oversee the
progress of the clinical site contracts globally. Serve as the
study-specific point of contact with the BeiGene Clinical
Operations team and legal team on site/investigator contract and
budget matters. On a regional level, oversee a team of Site
Contract Associates to ensure contracts in the region are completed
in accordance with company standards/timelines. Implement
mitigation plans as necessary in the assigned region Serve as point
of escalation for sites that are unresponsive or slow to negotiate
Serve as escalation point for site budget negotiations and ensure
costs are approved within BeiGene FMV standards. Serve as a back up
to Site Contract Associates, as needed due to handle out of office
coverage Ensure proper delivery of fully executed clinical site
contracts to CBO Payments teams and liaison with CBO payments team,
as necessary. Provide substantive guidance, monitoring, and support
regarding clinical site contracts deliverables, including
undertaking activities identified in the CBO Roles/Responsibilities
and Study Management Plan. Review, apply and maintain BeiGene
Playbook to enhance efficiency of negotiation in conjunction with
BeiGene Legal. Responsible for overseeing a Clinical Research
Organization responsible for contract negotiations (if applicable).
Responsible for clinical contract management, study metric tracking
and reporting. Active participant in various study meetings.
Collect site specific contract/budget information and contribute to
the maintenance of contract/budget intelligence tools. Prepare
program/study status reports. Maintains a system for tracking
progress and status of clinical budget/contracts. Support
activities of various contracts and subsequent contract amendments
note to files and other contract related requests. Assist
colleagues with the resolution of problems related to site budget,
contract terms and conditions, compliance with BeiGene policy, and
any other site contract related issues. Deliver trainings to
clinical business operations colleagues or other BUs as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned by management. Works on Fair
Market Value (FMV) analysis and processing of FMV exceptions (as
needed). Provides cost benchmarking for clinical budget activities
using industry-based system analysis (as needed). Develop and
maintain tracking of negotiated savings as it relates to
investigator budgets. Present initiatives to improve team
performance effectively. Evaluate and discuss CBO team feedback in
relation with Contracting process to be applicable in future
projects in Contracts optimization. Supervisory Responsibilities:
Line Management of CBO Contract Analyst/Associates Key
Stakeholders: Internal: Clinical Business Operations Payments,
Clinical Operations, Legal, Regulatory Affairs External: Clinical
Trial Sites, CROs and other vendors supporting Clinical Trial
Experience: 5-6 plus years of outstanding experience negotiating
clinical trial agreements and budgets. Bachelor's degree required,
JD highly preferred The contracting activity supported by the CBO
team is fast paced, with short deadlines and quick turnaround
times. Therefore, you must be capable of managing their workload
and priorities to meet business requirements in a timely manner.
Experience in the CRO or pharmaceutical industry is essential. Has
advanced knowledge of Intellectual Property issues, Publication
issues, Indemnification issues and other standard issues of site
contracts within the clinical research area. Has Global Site
Contracting experience. Excellent communications skills (verbal and
written). Ability to negotiate effectively with clients and sites.
Ability to exercise discretion and judgment while negotiating with
clients and sites. Must be willing to work in a fast-paced
environment with time sensitive material. Demonstrated ability to
work effectively at all levels of an organization. Ability to work
independently, prioritize and work in a team environment is
essential Perform other administrative duties as assigned,
Competencies: Ethics - Treats people with respect; Inspires the
trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds
organizational values. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans
work activities; Uses time efficiently. Completes administrative
tasks correctly and on time. Follows instructions and responds to
management direction. Communication - Listens and seeks
clarification; Responds well to questions; Speaks clearly and
persuasively in positive or negative situations. Writes clearly and
informatively. Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and
welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's
efforts to succeed. Contributes to building a positive team spirit,
Shares expertise with others. Adaptability - Able to adapt to
changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Changes
approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with
frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Technical Skills -
Assesses own strengths and development areas; Pursues training and
opportunities for growth; Strives to continuously build knowledge
and skills; Shares expertise with others. Dependability - Follows
instructions, responds to management direction; Takes
responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to reach
goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with
an alternate plan. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and
thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to
ensure quality. Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse
information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and
experience to complement data. Problem Solving - Identifies and
resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes
information skillfully. Project Management - Communicates changes
and progress; Completes projects on time and budget. Computer
Skills: Microsoft Office apps, CTMS, Icertis, Veeva, Jira, Beep
Other Qualifications: Travel: Yes, 10% We are proud to be an equal
opportunity employer and we value diversity. BeiGene does not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin,
veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All
employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and
business need.
Keywords: BeiGene, Ltd., Cambridge , Contract Manager, CBO, Executive , Cambridge, Massachusetts
Click
here to apply!
|