Contracts Manager

At Headlands Research, we are dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within our communities. As a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites, we leverage cutting-edge technology and exceptional support services to broaden outreach and participation. Founded in 2018, our rapidly growing company currently operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada, with plans for further expansion. 📍 Location: Remote (U.S.) | 🏢 Corporate | 🕒 Full-Time | ⚖️ Legal & Contracts Operations Are you a detail-oriented contracts professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Do you enjoy building efficient processes, partnering cross-functionally, and helping organizations operate smoothly and compliantly? Join Headlands Research, a leading integrated clinical trial network dedicated to advancing innovative therapies and improving patient outcomes. We’re seeking a full-time remote Contracts Manager to support the administration and management of commercial agreements across our growing organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing contract execution, operational efficiency, and stakeholder partnership while helping scale legal operations in a highly regulated industry. Type: Regular Full-time Employee Schedule: Mondays through Fridays Pay Range: $95,000 – $115,000/yr, dependent upon relevant experience, education, and qualifications Location : Remote (U.S.-based) Reports to : General Counsel Benefits: : Our benefits package for full-time employees includes health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off (PTO), a variety of disability, accident, and life insurance options, as well as many more. 🚀 Why Join Us? At Headlands Research, our work directly supports the development of innovative therapies that improve lives. As our organization continues to grow, we are investing in scalable, efficient legal and operational processes that empower teams across the business. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping streamline contract management, support compliance initiatives, and partner with stakeholders across a dynamic healthcare organization. Responsibilities: Draft, review, process, and manage routine commercial agreements, including NDAs, vendor agreements, independent contractor agreements, amendments, and renewals Administer and maintain the company’s contract lifecycle management system (Ironclad), including intake workflows, approval routing, execution tracking, and repository management Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding contract requests, status updates, and contract process guidance Track contract obligations, renewal dates, expirations, and key milestones to ensure timely follow-up and compliance Maintain and improve contract templates, clause libraries, and supporting documentation aligned with company standards Coordinate with outside counsel and internal legal leadership on agreements requiring specialized legal review, including data use and privacy-related agreements Identify and escalate non-standard contract terms, legal risks, and policy exceptions appropriately Support legal operations initiatives, process improvements, and best practices to enhance efficiency and scalability Requirements: Associate’s degree, Paralegal Certificate, Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience 2+ years of experience as a Paralegal, Contracts Administrator, Legal Operations Specialist, or in a similar role Experience managing routine commercial agreements and contract workflows Experience using contract lifecycle management systems; Ironclad experience strongly preferred Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities Experience…