Clinical Contracts Analyst, Trials and Sites

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As the Clinical Contracts Analyst, you will negotiate and develop contracts and budgets associated with clinical trials, ensure contracts comply with regulations and manage the lifecycle of contracts. The position will be on-site at our Irvine headquarters 5 days/week.

How you will make an impact:

• Specific to clinical trial sites, prepare initial contract(s) and draft(s); redline and negotiate contracts, utilizing Legal Department templates; demonstrate clinical knowledge and adhere to regulatory requirements; assist in proposing new language for templates. 
• Negotiate site-specific clinical trial budgets for per-patient procedures and trial-related costs based on basic financial knowledge and in adherence with regulatory requirements. 
• Identify risks and analyze potential impact to company; communicate risk to key stakeholders.
• Communicate and collaborate with key internal stakeholders, including THV Project Managers, Legal, Compliance and Finance to obtain or clarify data required for budgets and contracts; share contracting strategies and discuss potential risks to trial timelines and deliverables.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders (hospital and/or university research office, finance office, and external or internal counsel) to negotiate budgets and contracts and to collect required documentation for executed contracts.
• Submit proposed final draft and supporting documentation through Legal Department’s electronic contracts management system for contract approval and secure appropriate signatures within specified signing authority; utilize company systems to store executed contracts and manage on-going assignments.

What you will need (required):

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Minimum 3 years of previous related experience in contract preparation, negotiation, redlining, and budget negotiations
• Experience in healthcare related contracts

What else we look for (preferred):

• Previous clinical research/clinical trial experience
• Strong budget negotiation experience
• Contract or paralegal certification

Additional Skills:

• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and ability to operate general office machinery
• Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Moderate knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to contract negotiation and administration
• Moderate knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare compliance and privacy regulations (e.g. HIPAA and Sunshine Act)
• Moderate understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., CFR, GCP) and documents
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and Word
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and representing the organization on specific project
• Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships

For California, the base pay range for this position is $65,000 to $92,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).  Applications will be accepted while this position is p