Site Contracts Manager (W/M/D)

RESPONSIBILITIES

The role holder may be required to cover all or some of the responsibilities mentioned below but will be expected to focus on certain responsibilities for periods of time.

· Responsible for the development of complex investigator grant estimates, contracting strategies and proposal text to support the proposal development process.

· Develop contract and budget templates and contracting systems, tools, processes, and training materials for selected sponsors and complex studies or multi-protocol programs according to the Scope of Work and Project Plan, within the agreed project strategy.

· 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 facilitate efficient business development and initiation and maintenance of complex clinical trials, whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and local laws.

· Create, publish and/or review core scientific, technical and administrative documentation to support business development and enable study initiation and maintenance, as required.

· Assess and review the contracting landscape and 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; 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 as required and provide technical guidance both within and outside the project.

· Deliver presentations to clients and professional bodies as required.

· Ensure accurate completion and maintenance of internal systems (with emphasis on CTMS), databases, tracking tools, timelines and project plans.

· Take a lead role in developing long standing relationships with preferred IQVIA customers; may serve as a liaison for non-specific projects for top customers.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience with contract from CRO or pharma environment is a MUST

· Excellent legal, financial and/or technical writing skills

· Thorough understanding of regulated clinical trial environment and knowledge of 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

· Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, taking calculated risks when making decisions

· Good negotiating and communication skills with ability to challenge

· Good interpersonal skills and a strong team player; ability to coordinate and collaborate above, across and within complex projects

· Strong leadership skills, with ability to motivate, coach and mentor

· Good organizational and planning skills

· Good presentation skills

· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and e-mail applications

· Strong knowledge of clinical trial contract management

· Proven ability to interpret pricing models and to prepare proposals, bid grids and budgets

· Ability to work well within a matrix team environment

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and sponsors.

POSITION IS HOME BASED, located in EMEA

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in a related field and 7 years’ relevant experience, including demonstrable experience acting as a regional or international contract expert; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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