Clinical Contract Manager

Vector
B2B is a private association formed between Portuguese private and public partners, with the aim to gather the scattered capacities of the academic and industrial shareholders in the sector of health biotechnology. Vector
B2B aims to provide integrated services in drug discovery and screening, project design and implementation, clinical contract research and contract manufacturing.

Clinical Contract Manager (code CCM-3125)

We are seeking a Clinical Contract Manager (CCM) to oversee the management of clinical contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, internal SOPs, and contractual obligations. The CCM will manage all stages of contract negotiation, execution, and renewal, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations are met with high quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of clinical contracts, from negotiation to execution and renewal.
• Review, analyze, and draft clinical agreements, including research agreements, confidentiality agreements (NDAs), service agreements, and subcontracts.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments (Clinical Operations, Legal, Finance) to ensure regulatory compliance and strategic alignment.
• Monitor contract timelines, deliverable obligations, and key
  - related performance indicators.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, proposing solutions and process improvements.
• Support compliance initiatives and internal/external audits related to contracts.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting for the management team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Management, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience in contract management within clinical research or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of clinical research regulations, service contracts, and standard legal terms in the pharma/CRO sector.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.
• Experience with contract management systems or compliance tools is an advantage.

What do we offer?

Opportunity for development and growth.

Dynamic and welcoming environment.

Possibility of taking part in multidisciplinary projects.

Be part of a growing company.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Biotechnology

Contact

If you identify with this position and would like to apply, send your CV to hr@vectorb2b.com and in the subject line write the code CCM-3125.

Only applications that include the position code will be accepted.

We will only contact candidates who are selected for interview.