Clinical Contracts Specialist

Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company powering the acceleration of clinical research to transform patient outcomes. The Iterative Health Site Network is a premier network of 70+ clinical research sites across US and Europe accelerating the path to market for gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatology novel therapies. Our focus is on driving the success and growth of our partner sites by empowering them with tech-enabled services. By combining deep expertise in clinical trials with cutting-edge AI, we empower research teams and study sponsors to expand and expedite access to novel therapeutics for patients in need.

About the Role

We're looking for a driven, detail-oriented Clinical Contracts Specialist to join our small but mighty Legal team. In this role, you will manage and negotiate clinical trial agreements with sponsors and biotech partners, serving as a key point of contact throughout the contract lifecycle. Through your organization, communication skills, and daily dedication, you will have a meaningful impact on the success of our clinical partnerships and, ultimately, on the patients we serve.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate clinical trial agreements (CTAs), confidentiality agreements (CDAs), and related documents with sponsors and biotech partners
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external parties on contract status, redlines, and execution timelines
• Manage the contract lifecycle in Ironclad, including tracking pending agreements, maintaining version control, and ensuring timely follow-ups
• Route finalized agreements for signature and maintain organized records of executed contracts
• Collaborate with clinical, business development, and finance teams to align contract terms with operational and budgetary requirements
• Identify and escalate contractual issues or non-standard terms to the Director of Legal for resolution
• Drive excellence and efficiency by maintaining templates, playbooks, and standard operating procedures for clinical contracting
• Support audit and compliance requests by ensuring contract documentation is complete and accessible

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Legal Studies, Business, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience negotiating or administering clinical trial agreements, preferably within a sponsor, CRO, or healthcare technology company
• Proficiency with contract lifecycle management systems (Ironclad preferred; Agiloft, Concord, or similar acceptable)
• Strong understanding of clinical research processes and regulatory considerations (e.g., ICH-GCP, HIPAA)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple external stakeholders
• You are highly organized and adept at managing time-sensitive work streams and competing priorities
• You are a team player who dives head first into accepting diverse and challenging assignments with rigor and tenacity
• You have high integrity and excellent judgment

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Parental leave
• Stock options
• Flexible work hours
• Unlimited paid time off

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Iterative Health, we're building a team that reflects the diversity of the patients we serve. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace, including our hiring process. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please reach out to: CandidateAccommodations@iterative.health.

At Iterative Health, we’re actively working towards creating an environment that is representative of the diversity of patients our technology serves. We are focused on building an equitable and inclusive culture, and by extension, hiring process. If you require any accommodations to make the application process or interviewing experience more accessible to you, please contact CandidateAccommodations@iterative.health.