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General Summary
As the Contract and Budget Analyst, this role will provide essential support to the Clinical Research Department for Penumbra clinical trials and act as a strategic liaison between the Clinical Research and Legal Departments within Penumbra. This position is open to well-qualified candidates across the US.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
•Drive the process of clinical study budget and contract negotiations with the clinical study sides (e.g., hospitals) for multiple clinical studies. *
•In collaboration with the Legal Department work to draft, review and negotiate a variety of template-based contracts, with an emphasis on non-disclosure agreements, clinical vendor agreements, clinical trial agreements and trial-related service agreements. *
•Act as a strategic liaison between the Clinical Research and Legal Departments.
•Advise key business partners of contractual rights and obligations as well as provide interpretation of terms and conditions. *
•Provide periodic updates to management regarding site start-up progress related to their strategic impact. Communicate potential or actual delays and propose actions to ensure that project timelines are met. *
•Communicates regular updates to clinical project manager and other study staff.
•Proactively identifies potential issues that may arise with budget and contract negotiations.
•Partner closely with Legal team to manage timelines and expectations for new and changing clinical studies on a regular basis. *
•Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures. *
•Understands relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adheres to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company. *
•Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.*
•Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
*Indicates an essential function of the role
Position Qualifications
Minimum education and experience:
•Bachelor's degree in related field with 5+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional qualifications:
•Experience in a medical device, pharmaceutical or comparable regulated environment desirable but not essential
•Strong organizational skills and demonstrated competence in word processing and database creation and management are critical skill sets
•Ability to process a high volume of work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is essential
•High degree of accuracy and attention to detail necessary
•Creative problem-solving skills are highly desirable
•Outstanding written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are required
•Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
•Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously
Annual Base Salary Range: $80,740 - $129,599
We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable.
Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.
What We Offer:
• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant and performance is rewarded
• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases
• A generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) match; and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra’s Privacy Notice for California Residents.
For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP-Policy-Statement.