Lead Regional Contract Manager

Johnson & Johnson

Shanghai, China
5 years experience in contract law
Pharmaceutical or clinical research industry background
Solid understanding of clinical development process
This role supports the creation and maintenance of clinical trial agreements while acting as a key resource for first-line negotiators to streamline legal processes

Job Summary

  • This role supports the creation and maintenance of clinical trial agreements while acting as a key resource for first-line negotiators to streamline legal processes.
  • The position requires leading negotiations on high-risk Master Agreements and custom templates while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and ethical guidelines.
  • Candidates will provide specialized mentorship to staff members and collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, clinical, and external research organizations.

Matching Summary

This role supports the creation and maintenance of clinical trial agreements while acting as a key resource for first-line negotiators to streamline legal processes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years experience in contract law
  • Pharmaceutical or clinical research industry background
  • Solid understanding of clinical development process
  • Expertise in negotiating CTAs and CDAs
  • Ability to work with legal departments

Nice-to-have

  • MBA or Juris Doctor degree preferred
  • Strong cross-cultural communication skills
  • Experience mentoring first-line negotiators
  • Proficiency in Clinical Trial Management Systems
  • Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills

Key Requirements

  • Law school degree (JD/LLM) or equivalent scientific/business field
  • At least 5 years of contract law experience in pharma/clinical research
  • Fluency in English (business proficiency)
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or JD preferred

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