Project Management Senior Associate

Location: Remote - Thousand Oaks, CA

Employment Type: Contingent Worker (Contract, W2)

Contract Length: 12 months (possible extension)

Compensation: $45/$49 per hour (based on experience)

Summary of the Role

Support the Strategic Planning and Operations Sr. Manager in ensuring contractual obligations between a big biopharma leader and service providers are met. Assist with contract compliance, performance metric tracking, reporting, training documentation, and other key operational tasks. This position is fully remote with flexible working hours. Engagement may focus on international contract support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in contracting new international agreements
• Interpret agreement terms, support negotiations, and assist with contract amendments
• Redline contractual documents and maintain document integrity
• Resolve contract and customer issues throughout all contract phases
• Summarize complex contractual issues and lead the development of creative solutions and risk mitigation strategies
• Prepare monthly SLA reports and create dashboards
• Update training documentation as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Experience & Skills

• Proficiency in contract creation and amendments
• Strong project management experience
• Ability to collaborate effectively with international sites
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and ability to deliver quality, accurate work outputs
• Adaptability to changing priorities and multitasking

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in contracts, project, and change management
• Paralegal experience
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks, contracts, finance, and auditing
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize insights into actionable recommendations
• Self-starter with strong contract, project management, and financial skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, and SharePoint
• Strong analytical and organizational problem-solving skills
• Positive work attitude and a collaborative team approach

Top 3 Must Have Skills

1. Contract experience

2. Good project management experience

3. Ability to work with Ex-US sites

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Contract creation and amendments
• Project planning and execution

Basic Qualifications

• Master degree
• Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience
• Associate degree and 6 years of experience
• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience

This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE