It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.
Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.
Our Mission
People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.
Our Contracts Analyst will review draft contracts from pharmaceutical sponsors and negotiate changes toward a final contract that protects the interests of Sarah Cannon Research Institute and its institutional affiliated sites. This is a fully remote position based in the US; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Duties and Responsibilities include and are not limited to:
Reviewing clinical trial agreements, contract amendments, confidentiality agreements, and nondisclosure agreements received from pharmaceutical sponsors or contract research organizations
Collaborating with Sarah Cannon Legal and other departments to ensure that Sarah Cannon's interests are clearly identified
Communicating with clinics, physician groups, hospitals, and other patient treatment facilities represented by Sarah Cannon to ensure that their interests are clearly identified
Negotiating with pharmaceutical sponsors and contract research organizations and revising agreements to serve both Sarah Cannon's and its affiliated sites' interests in final contracts
Engaging in regular, professional contact with contracting parties to ensure understanding of all parties and to make certain that progress continues toward full resolution of unresolved issues
Revising contracts to include and track changes
Keeping Budgets & Contracts management informed of contract issues, breakdown of negotiations, and contract timing, escalating matters that require higher-level involvement
Complying with all Sarah Cannon standard operating procedures and guidelines, Good Clinical Practice, and regulations and guidelines from the International Conference on Harmonization
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
At least 1 year of experience working with corporate contracts; Negotiating contracts in the health care, pharmaceutical, or clinical research strongly preferred
Experienced in negotiation strategies with proven success
Strong communication, adaptability, and attention to detail
In-depth understanding of complex contractual language
Strong adaptability and problem-solving abilities working with cross-functional teams
Above average computer skills and experience including all Microsoft office products and programs
About Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 750 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.
We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.
As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
