Site Contract Manager

Job Overview

Develop the global contracting strategy and support the delivery of all required start-up contracting activities for selected sponsors, studies or multi-protocol programs as determined by the Sponsor’s requirements.

• Develop and coordinate investigator grants and estimates, contracting strategies and proposal text to support the proposal development process.
• Develop contract language, payment language and budget templates as required.
• Utilize and maintain contracting systems, tools, processes, and training materials for selected sponsors, studies or multi-protocol programs according to the scope of work and project plan.
• Ensure collaboration, including communication with sponsors, stakeholders and RSU regions and countries, to successfully deliver the agreed project scope in compliance with sponsor requirements and/or the RSU Management Plan.
• Provide specialist legal, operational and financial contracting support to the Study Teams, as applicable to site agreements, to facilitate efficient business development and initiation and maintenance of clinical trials, whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the creation and/or review of core scientific, technical and administrative documentation to support business development and enable study initiation and maintenance, as required.
• Contribute to the collection, interpretation, analysis and dissemination of accurate contracting intelligence to support assigned studies and the wider company, as required.
• Ensure overall contracting efficiency and adherence to project timelines and financial goals as applicable to site agreements; report contracting performance metrics and out-of-scope contracting activities as required.
• Work with Quality Management to ensure appropriate contract management and quality standards.
• Mentor and coach colleagues, including the delivery of training materials.
• Deliver presentations to clients as required.
• Ensure accurate completion and maintenance of internal systems (with emphasis on CTMS), databases, tracking tools, timelines and project plans.
• May take a proactive role in developing long-standing relationships with preferred IQVIA clients/customers.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 2+ years of relevant sponsor or clinical research organization clinical site contracting experience, including demonstrable global and/or regional experience acting as a contract negotiator.
• Good negotiating and communication skills with the ability to challenge.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-player attitude.
• Strong legal, financial and/or technical writing skills.
• Strong understanding of a regulated clinical trial environment and knowledge of the drug development process.
• Knowledge and ability to apply GCP/ICH and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, SOPs and company’s corporate standards.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, taking calculated risks when making decisions.
• Ability to lead, motivate, coach and mentor.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and e‑mail applications.
• Good understanding of clinical trial contract management.
• Ability to work well within a matrix team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, managers and sponsors.
• Ability to develop and suggest alternate contracting language, terms, and financial options.
• Strong understanding of particular sponsor or stakeholder need and ability to share this knowledge effectively with others.
• Ability to utilize metrics and then communicate these with the study team to establish timelines for deliverables.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $47,400.00 – $. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications, location, and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, as well as a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law.

We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.