Specialist - Clinical Contracts - Scientific Alliance Management (Remote)

About the Department

The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is one of the most diverse and collaborative groups within the organization. From health-care-provider interactions and developing and implementing regulatory strategies with the FDA to providing medical education and collecting data to support efficacy and new product development, CMR is involved. The one thing that keeps us all marching to the same beat is our patient-centered focus. At Novo Nordisk, you will help patients around the world. As their needs evolve, so does our challenge to find better and more innovative ways to improve their quality of life. We’re changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Position

The Specialist – Clinical Contracts, Scientific Alliance Management, will be responsible for providing contract execution support for sites on North America Clinical Operations (NACO) trials. The incumbent will manage contract negotiation and execution, including contract language and costs within set strategy and process.

Relationships

Reports to the Manager (or above); of Scientific Alliance Management (SAM)). The incumbent works closely with Associate Managers – Clinical Contracts and may interact with Trial Managers, Finance Managers, and contract reviewing departments.

Essential Functions

• Support process improvement initiatives and Ad Hoc analysis
• The Contract Specialist, will be responsible for budget and contract execution within CMR, reporting key financial deliverables; including tracking and reporting of financial savings, contract execution milestones and data, as well as providing insights and updates to Associate Managers
• Drives communication with Investigator site personnel and NNI legal to facilitate, negotiate, and execute clinical contract agreements (i.e., Master Clinical Trial Agreement, CRADA, Appendix, SOW, CDA, consulting agreements)
• Review clinical trial protocols and negotiate investigator cost per patient budget and site contract languages for North America (US and Canada) Clinical Operations (NACO)
• Generates amended contract and/or budget documents as necessary, preparing contract management documentation for projects, and streamlining the contract/proposal or internal processes; initiates and introduces creative ideas and solutions
• Provide contract review, negotiation, approval, and execution support for NACO
• Negotiates budgets and contracts within Fair Market Value (FMV) and escalate issues for approval as required
• Provide reports on savings metrics, contract deliverable timelines, and budget escalations
• Proactively identify and communicate financial opportunities or risks and partners with internal stakeholders to develop, plan and execute on the opportunity or mitigation

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required. The incumbent can work remotely from anywhere within the United States.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of progressively relevant experience required; experience in clinical trial budget and contract negotiations is a plus
• Results-driven team player, with excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in finance or business management. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree where appropriate
• Experience with Medidata Grant Manager Planning or another Clinical budget, FMV or benchmarking systems a plus
• Must be able to use time effectively; sets priorities in order to manage multiple projects with time sensitive deadlines
• Able to multi-task, set effective priorities and implement decisions to achieve immediate as well as long-term goals
• Must work within set strategy and direction. Ability to plan, schedule, and arrange own activities in accomplishing objectives

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, see compensation and benefits below:

The base compensation range for this position is $105 to $128 K. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Incentive Plan. The role may also be eligible for a long-term incentive bonus depending on level and other Company factors.

Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its uncapped sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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