Clinical Trials & Medical Affairs Contracts Manager

Our client is looking to fill the role of Clinical Trials & Medical Affairs Contracts Manager.

Hybrid onsite in Warren, NJ

2-3 months+

Pay range $125-$135/hr

Position Overview

Serve as a key legal advisor supporting Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, and health economics/outcomes research functions within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology organization.

Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance on clinical, scientific, regulatory, contracting, and operational matters.

Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to manage legal risk while supporting business objectives.

This position offers a flexible work arrangement with periodic business travel.

Responsibilities:

Provide legal counsel to Medical Affairs and Clinical teams on scientific, research, educational, and healthcare professional activities.

Advise on legal matters throughout the clinical trial lifecycle, from study planning and startup through closeout.

Support evidence-generation and outcomes research activities, including real-world and observational research.

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of clinical, research, consulting, data-related, and vendor agreements.

Provide legal guidance on the review of scientific and medical materials.

Develop and maintain contracting templates, negotiation guidance, and related legal processes.

Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and advise business stakeholders on potential risks.

Partner with Compliance on policies, training, and initiatives supporting clinical and medical functions.

Collaborate across Legal, Compliance, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and other business functions.

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

10+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant in-house experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or broader life sciences industry.

Strong experience drafting and negotiating agreements supporting clinical research and related life sciences activities.

Working knowledge of U.S. laws and regulations applicable to pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations, including healthcare fraud and abuse and FDA-related requirements.

Privacy experience preferred.

Strong business judgment with the ability to provide practical legal guidance in a highly regulated environment.

Excellent communication, collaboration, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.

Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and manage competing priorities.

Ability to travel periodically as business needs require.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook , and LinkedIn .

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