Contract Manager

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Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

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Contract & Grant Associate, BMS Sponsored Trials

About BMS

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immune-science and fibrosis.

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious disease. Empowered to apply our individual talents and ideas so that we can learn and grow together. Driven to make a difference, from innovative research to hands-on community support. Bristol-Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Clinical Trial Contracts and Grants (CTCG) is the hiring department for this role. As a core element of BMS’s Global Clinical Operations function, CTCG focuses on executing the business’ legal and grants accolated to clinical trials as part of an overall strategy across all phases of R&D development operations. This group applies a common framework to drive efficient, consistent and compliant processes for contract management on a global level supporting all of our clinical sites and Health Care Providers (HCPs) in contracting and financial matters

Position Summary

The Contracts Manager functions as a direct line negotiator between institutions and BMS. They will interact primarily with BMS legal and other internal stakeholders to ensure that BMS’ legal and financial positions are implemented in our clinical trial book of work and supporting agreements. The Contracts Manger will also support negotiating other agreements as needed, to support CTCG under the direction of the AD, or designee, for BMS Sponsored studies in Early Clinical Development and Cellular Therapy.

Position Responsibilities


Execution of BMS Sponsored Research Agreements with Investigators and Institutions within the region

Negotiate contract terms and conditions with sites/investigators/institutions

Develop and maintain template negotiation and decision history for clinical trial agreements including utilizing many levels of associated fall back language as provided by BMS Legal

Assure that contractual terms and provisions are in compliance with corporate processes, guidelines, and policies.

Escalate to appropriate BMS colleague when significant legal or financial risk is identified

Ensure contracting compliance and appropriate prioritization and execution with the Book of Work

Ensure proper filing and status reporting of all agreements within approved company systems


Desired Experience


A Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) and 5 years direct contracting experience, preferably within the Pharmaceutical industry; or Master’s degree and 3 years contract experience.

At Least 5 Years of an in depth working knowledge of contracting process and associated policies, procedures, business practices and systems.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer focus.

Highly skilled in conflict resolution with the ability to resolve problems independently.

Ability to multi-task within and across projects, prioritize and manage timelines effectively.

Ability to sustain high levels of performance in a constantly changing environment.

Innovative, proactive, and motivated, with a focus on continuous improvement and a strong desire to succeed.

Ability to think strategically and implement contract simplification.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and project management skills needed to effectively convey information.

Demonstrates a high level of adaptability in dealing with ambiguous and complex work environment and balances multiples demands on role in a responsive and professional manner.


Bristol-Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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