Job description
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.
The Sr Site Contract Leader is responsible for overseeing the site contracting process for clinical trials. The Site Contract Lead will manage the site contracting process in a way to streamline negotiations, control budgets, manage risks, and ensure that all parties, both external and internal, involved in the contracting process are aligned and working toward the same goals. CRO experience highly desired.
Key Accountabilities:
Monitor, drive, and report on site contract performance throughout the whole lifecycle, specifically metrics such as contract cycle times, contract aging time, contract quality and tracking compliance
Developing all Project set up documents for contracting, including but not limited to: CTA templates, Fallback languages, Site Contract Plan, etc.
Advise on investigator grant budgets/parameters in collaboration with a global team of Grant Strategy and Investigator fees
Ensuring that all terms and conditions are clear, effectively aligned with the overall project needs
Participate on KOMs to provide feedback on preferable contracting strategies and beneficial tactics
Oversee project specific Site Contracts team, providing leadership, guidance, and necessary project/client specific training to the team members
Develop and implement best practices for site contract management, including specific processes, procedures, and tools
May support the department through shared knowledge and other defined pathways, as well as de-escalate issues
Conscientiously control the budget from a site contracting aspect, ensuring that costs are tracked, managed, and communicated timely and effectively.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with the site contracting process, including risks related to timelines, costs, effectiveness of implemented strategy, and quality. Collaborate with all relevant stakeholders until resolution.
Maintain frequent, clear and effective communication with all stakeholders involved with or dependent upon the site contracting process, including sponsors, key internal stakeholders, vendors, collaborative CROs and sites (as applicable)
Build and maintain strong working relationships with external and internal stakeholders, and facilitate alignment of relevant parties aiming at expedited contract execution
Provide necessary support to cross-functional teams including Start up, Global Clinical Operations, Investigator Payments, Business Development and Feasibility
Provide regular updates and reports on the site contracting process to clients, senior management and other stakeholders as needed
Monitor data accuracy and completeness
Support Project Lead with implementation of project hour forecasting for Site Contracts team to ensure accurate planning, resource allocation and budgeting throughout trial lifecycle
Skills:
Possess strong diplomacy, leadership skills and excellent organizational ability
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to motivate both individuals and a team with strong influencing skills
Ability to successfully work in a “virtual” multicultural team environment and across different time zones different time zones
Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to create or interpret legal language and budgets
Align internal and external resources to achieve objectives
Demonstrated attention to detail
Comprehend and interpret contract language
Identify problems independently and execute solutions
Quickly comprehend desired end-result, goal or objective and act to accomplish
Demonstrated effective decision-making.
Solid working proficiency of all MS Office Products specifically, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Polished presentation skills
Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage complex contracts
Good project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Familiarity with relevant legal framework and regulations related to site contracting within the CRO industry
Experience with relevant software tools and technologies used in site contracting, such as eTMF and contract management systems
Knowledge and Experience:
Site Contract Lead requires 5 - 7 years of experience in site contracting or combination with a related field within the CRO industry
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., law, economics, business, social sciences), equivalent training or industry experience
EEO Disclaimer
Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.