Global Site Contract Lead​/Senior Site Contract Lead

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve. At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

Parexel is seeking an experienced Global Site Contract Lead (SCL)/Senior Site Contract Lead (SSCL) to drive excellence in clinical trial site contracting. These levels require people with experience leading site contracting across multiple countries and regions in a sponsor-facing capacity.

The role is based remotely in the following countries which you must be living and have the right to work in:
Croatia Czech Republic Georgia Hungary Lithuania Poland Romania Serbia Ukraine

• Lead end-to-end site contracting for clinical trials, ensuring timely and effective contract execution
• Monitor and report on critical metrics including cycle times, contract quality, and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle
• Develop and implement contracting strategy documents, templates, and best practices that drive efficiency and consistency
• Collaborate with global teams on investigator grant budgets and fee parameters
• Manage project-specific contracting teams, providing leadership, training, and mentorship
• Identify and mitigate risks related to timelines, budgets, strategy effectiveness, and quality
• Maintain transparent communication with all stakeholders—sponsors, internal teams, vendors, CROs, and sites
• Build and strengthen relationships across internal and external partners to expedite contract execution
• Support cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations, Feasibility, Business Development, and Investigator Payments
• Provide regular performance updates and insights to clients and senior management
• Ensure accurate budget tracking and resource forecasting for the contracting team

• Very strong global site contracting experience within a CRO or other clinical research setting
• Experience leading site contracting across multiple countries and regions
• Bachelor's degree in law, business, economics, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
  Strong negotiation and contract management skills with ability to interpret complex legal language
• Excellent leadership, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence across teams
  
  Outstanding organizational and project management abilities—comfortable juggling multiple concurrent projects
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and Power Point Strong  analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience with contract management systems and eTMF platforms
  
  Ability to thrive in virtual, multicultural, and cross-timezone environments
• Demonstrated thought leadership, problem-solving ability, and grace under pressure

You’ll take ownership of a critical function that directly impacts trial success, working with talented cross-functional teams and gaining exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and global operations.