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Job summary

IQVIA in multiple locations seeks a Contract Specialist to independently draft, review, and negotiate clinical site agreements, supporting study start-up timelines.

You will manage contract portfolios, be the primary contact for sites and internal teams, and ensure regulatory compliance while escalating non-standard terms as needed. This home-based role supports North America collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in clinical research supporting contract and budget negotiation with sites.
• Advanced English skills; you will be working with North America.
• Home based role.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate standard clinical trial agreements (CTAs, CDAs, amendments) with sites and institutions.
• Manage contract portfolio to support site activation deliverables and study timelines.
• Act as primary point of contact for sites and internal teams on contract-related matters.
• Apply approved negotiation parameters and escalate non-standard terms to senior team members or Legal as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align contract terms, including budget provisions.
• Track contract progress and maintain up-to-date documentation in relevant systems.
• Identify and address contract-related delays to minimize impact on study timelines.
• Ensure all contracts comply with regulatory requirements, sponsor guidelines, and company policies.
• Support audit and inspection readiness by maintaining complete contract files.
• Contribute to process improvements to shorten cycle times and improve quality.
• Manage multiple priorities while meeting timelines and quality expectations.
• Provide regular status updates and metrics to stakeholders and project teams.

Skills

Advanced English

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

IQVIA - Contract Specialist

São Paulo, Brazil
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Full time
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Job Overview
Under general supervision, perform tasks at a country level associated with site activation activities in accordance with applicable local and/or international regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), project requirements and contractual/budgetary guidelines.
The Contract Specialist is responsible for independently managing the preparation, review, and negotiation of clinical site agreements in support of study start-up activities. This role contributes directly to achieving study timelines by ensuring efficient contract execution while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, sponsor requirements, and internal policies.

Essential Functions

• Independently draft, review, and negotiate standard clinical trial agreements (e.g., CTAs, CDAs, amendments) with investigative sites and institutions.
• Manage assigned contract portfolio to support site activation deliverables and study timelines.
• Act as a primary point of contact for sites and internal teams for contract-related matters, ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Apply approved negotiation parameters and elevate non-standard terms or higher-risk issues to senior team members or Legal as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Site Activation, Clinical Operations, Finance) to align contract terms, including budget-related provisions.
• Track contract progress and maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation in relevant systems and tools.
• Identify and proactively address contract-related delays, working to resolve issues and minimize impact on study timelines.
• Ensure all contracts comply with applicable regulatory requirements, sponsor guidelines, and company policies.
• Support audit and inspection readiness by maintaining complete and accurate contract files.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements aimed at enhancing contract cycle times and quality.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting established timelines and quality expectations.
• Provide regular status updates and metrics to stakeholders and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in clinical research (CRO or pharma) supporting the contract and budget negotiation with sites: direct contract/BGT negotiation experience.
• Advanced level of English skills, you will be working in a team that will support sites in North America.
• Home based role!

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