Contract Manager (UK)
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 12h ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 11d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-10-22). Last seen at its source 3h ago.
We have tracked this listing since 26 Oct 2026 (7 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently 3 hours ago.
Is it remote?
The listing says yes
The location field doesn't say remote, so our assessment is based on the title or the description. Read the listing before applying.
Who may apply?
United Kingdom
The description agrees: it names United Kingdom.
What the ad says
…role open to candidates based in UK…
…candidates based in UK…
Pay not stated
Similar roles pay $73.3k–143.1k/yr
Middle 50% of 23 listings that do state pay — Legal & Compliance · all levels · EMEA · USD/year. This employer has published no salary; this is what comparable listings we hold disclose, never converted between currencies or periods. How this is calculated.
Skills named in the ad
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Carried by 1 source
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Workday employer's own board first seen 7d ago · last seen 3h ago
The listing
Join a global Contract Resource Organization (CRO) where innovation meets purpose. At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we're driven by a shared commitment to improving lives through high-quality clinical research. Our teams are empowered to think creatively, take ownership, and deliver meaningful work that helps bring life-changing therapies to patients around the world.
With more than 4,000 professionals across the globe, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, growth is encouraged, and every contribution makes an impact. Whether you're building your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and help shape the future of clinical research.
Make an Impact as a Contract Manager at Worldwide
Play a central role in shaping how clinical research partnerships are delivered by leading the full contract lifecycle for sponsor agreements and change orders. In this highly collaborative position, you'll work across Business Development, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Project Management to develop commercially sound agreements that support successful project delivery.
Your expertise in contract negotiation, budget management, and stakeholder engagement will help ensure contracts accurately reflect project scope, timelines, and financial requirements. By driving efficient negotiations and maintaining compliance with company policies and sponsor expectations, you'll help enable high-quality research that advances healthcare worldwide.
You'll have the opportunity to influence complex global contracting activities, build strong sponsor relationships, and contribute directly to operational and commercial success.
Where You'll Work
This is a remote role open to candidates based in UK. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development, negotiation, and finalisation of sponsor contracts, change orders, amendments, and contract termination documents.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure contract terms, project scope, budgets, and timelines are aligned and accurately reflected in agreements.
- Negotiate commercial and financial terms with sponsors, including study budgets, payment schedules, and contractual obligations.
- Manage contract amendments and change orders, ensuring updates are incorporated efficiently and accurately into existing agreements.
- Develop and revise contract language, service descriptions, scopes of work, and supporting documentation to meet sponsor and business requirements.
- Coordinate internal reviews and approvals with Legal, Finance, Operations, Therapeutic Leaders, and senior stakeholders.
- Track contract status, financial values, and key metrics through CRM and finance systems while maintaining accurate documentation.
- Support project handovers and facilitate communication between operational teams and sponsors throughout the contracting process.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Two to three years of experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or related environment involving data sourcing, integration, analysis, and reporting.
- Proficiency in English.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong contract negotiation skills with knowledge of commercial contracting principles and general business practices.
- Experience managing budgets, payment terms, sponsor bid grids, and financial components of contracts and change orders.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills across cross-functional and global teams.
- Experience using CRM platforms, particularly Salesforce, with excellent organisation, analytical, and project management capabilities.
Discover the Difference
We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do. Discover the Difference at Worldwide Clinical Trials. Explore additional opportunities on our careers page, visit http://www.worldwide.com/careers, or connect with us on LinkedIn.