(Senior) Site Contracts Associate, IQVIA Biotech

IQVIA Biotech is seeking a (Senior) Site Contracts Associate with clinical site contract negotiation skills:

BASIC FUNCTION:

To manage the review and negotiation of contracts with Investigators participating in clinical research on behalf of pharmaceutical Sponsors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivers investigator / institution research-related agreements
• Negotiates clinical trial agreement language and budgets with sites using pre-defined negotiating parameters
• Serves as the primary site contracts lead person for studies
• Prepares and document process flows for each study
• Follows processes that may differ across studies. 
• Collaborates with other departments involved in study start-up activities to ensure timely initiation of sites
• Tracks and maintains effective communications with sites and internal staff
• Reports status of Site Contracts to Project Manager and/or Sponsor, as applicable
• Ensures that the site contracts are mutually beneficial contractual agreements for both sites and Sponsor
• Assists supervisor with managing and maintaining contract templates.
• Assists supervisor with management of a team of contract site contracts coordinators for a given study, when applicable
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Has advanced knowledge of Intellectual Property issues, Publication issues, Indemnification issues and other standard issues of site contracts within the clinical research area.
• Has Global Site Contracting experience, inclusive of EU.
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to negotiate effectively with clients and sites.
• Ability to exercise discretion and judgment while negotiating with clients and sites.
• Must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment with time sensitive material.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively at all levels of an organization. 
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and work in a team environment is essential
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours to ensure timelines are met.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Windows
• Willingness and ability to travel (domestically and internationally) as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Very limited physical effort required to perform normal job duties.

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:

• Bachelor’s degree (business or law preferred) and 3-5 years of contract analysis and negotiation or related experience in a CRO or pharmaceutical industry
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience

CLASSIFICATION:

This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act; employees are not eligible for overtime compensation.

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