Sr. Contract Associate, R&D Business Operations

The Sr. Contract Associate plays a critical role in executing the vendor contracting strategy for R&D. This position is responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle, including analyzing vendor bids, negotiating budgets and contracting terms, drafting and managing Statements of Work (SOWs), and overseeing ongoing contract and purchase order (PO) management. The role partners closely with Legal, Finance, Global Strategic Partners (GSP), and study teams to ensure timely execution, accurate financial forecasting, and effective vendor relationships.