Senior Manager Data Permissions & Contracts (based anywhere in Europe)

We are looking for a brand new role in the company – Senior Data Permissions & Contracts Manager. With the evolution of the life sciences industry long standing beliefs about the reuse of data are being revisited. In this position you will have the ability to develop strategy that is regulatory compliant to cause transformative change for Parexel’s data strategy and tactics. You will proactively understand, interpret and represent Parexel’s data use objectives in contractual agreements for the company, our clients and our data partners.

You will report to Senior Director of Business Operations and will closely collaborate with Chief Data Officer and Data Governance Board. The role can be based anywhere in Europe – office or home based.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Use Agreement Oversight

• Oversight and management of the development of data use agreements that support data use solutions

• Key facilitator for the development and delivery of data use agreement solutions with internal and external stakeholders

• Partners with internal and external stakeholders on data use negotiation models required for intended use of data

• Supports the wider understanding and implementation of Parexel’s data use strategies across stakeholder groups

• Support the expansion of data use agreements through the various departments responsible for contractual negotiation.

Contracts Negotiation

• Identify and implement methods to establish data use permissions consistent with industry standards and compliant with regulations

• Directly engage in data use contract development and agreement on prospective and awarded work

• Negotiate MSAs, data use agreement language etc. as necessary to support Parexel business

• May serve as primary client contact during the negotiation phase

• Communicate legal and data access and compliance issues in contracts or associated documents with other departments QualificationsSkills and Experience required for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; degree in Life Sciences, Law, Business preferred

• Broad exposure to data permissions and use/reuse agreements; life science and health care sectors experience preferred, but not required

• Data use agreement experience in Europe and the United States, global preferred

• Current in data privacy law and the working practices/ industry standards

• Demonstrable expertise and experience in navigating global regulatory and legal frameworks with regards data access, permissions and compliance from a contractual perspective

• Experience defining process requirements for the effective, efficient negotiation of contracts or agreements

• Successful track record helping to drive change in data use in an organization

• Excellent negotiation skills including ability to lead negotiations with clients

• Demonstrate initiative and organizational skills; ability to work detail-oriented with proven ability to effectively manage changing priorities

• High-energy, hands-on, results oriented, working style; able to set priorities and drive operational change

• Fluent in English, oral and written

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package as well as career development opportunities here at Parexel! If you feel you have the appropriate experience we encourage you to apply today!