Site Contract Manager

Our clinical operations activities are growing rapidly and we are currently seeking a full-time experienced Contract Manager to join our Site Activation and Maintenance team, within Clinical Operations.
Medpace specialises in supporting mid-sized biopharma companies giving you the opportunity to work on complex and challenging trials, often involving new technologies and novel therapies. If you want an exciting role where you use your previous expertise and can develop and grow your career even further, then this is the opportunity for you!
Location: Milan, Italy.
Type of Employment: Full-time(Hybrid work model available)
Responsibilities

• Act as Contract Study Lead on allocated studies with active responsibility for the performance of the contract team assigned to the study, acting as a primary point of contact between Sponsor and study teams, determining Site Contract processes, delegating duties to staff, and providing functional oversight of Site Contract and budget negotiations;
• Create project-specific Site Contract documents, including study templates;
• Review contract queries that fall outside of agreed parameters escalated by Contract Specialists;
• Ensure Contract staff provide timely and accurate budget and contract review and execution, as well as meaningful updates in internal systems;
• Facilitate clear communication, evaluation, and reporting of ongoing contract negotiations to study teams (e.g., Clinical Trial Management, Regulatory Submissions), ensuring that timelines are met, delays are managed effectively, and study team and Sponsor concerns are addressed as appropriate;
• Provide contract support and advice related to site payments, Site Contracts, and other related documents and vendor contracts, identifying potential contractual issues, addressing, escalating and/or resolving such in order to minimize contractual risk to the organization;
• Support in the development and implementation of contract management and compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree;
• 4 years of contract management experience preferably in a clinical research or similar industry setting;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills; and
• Fluent in English and Italian.

Medpace Overview
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.
Why Medpace?
People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.
The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.
Medpace Perks

• Hybrid work-from-home options (dependent upon position and level)
• Competitive PTO packages
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives
• Flexible work schedule
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth

Awards

• Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
• Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility

What to Expect Next
A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.
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