FSP - Sr. Contract Negotiator in Brazil (Fixed-term)

IQVIA Argentina; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 60.000 - 100.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Contract Specialist to develop global contracting strategies and support start-up activities for clinical studies. This role requires strong negotiation skills, excellent legal and technical writing, and the ability to manage complex projects efficiently. You will collaborate with sponsors and stakeholders to ensure compliance and deliver high-quality results. Join a leading provider of clinical research services and make a significant impact on healthcare outcomes worldwide.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of experience in clinical site contracting, including negotiation.
• Strong legal, financial, and technical writing skills are essential.

Responsabilidades

• Develop global contracting strategies and support start-up activities.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor requirements and project timelines.

Conhecimentos

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Writing

Organizational Skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree

Ferramentas

CTMS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Develop the global contracting strategy and support the delivery of all required start-up contracting activities for selected sponsors, studies or multi-protocol programs as determined by the Sponsor’s requirements.

Essential Functions

1. Develop and coordinate the development of investigator grants and estimates, contracting strategies, and proposal text to support the proposal development process.
2. Create contract language, payment language, and budget templates as required.
3. Utilize and maintain contracting systems, tools, processes, and training materials for selected sponsors, studies, or multi-protocol programs according to the Scope of Work and Project Plan, within the agreed project strategy.
4. Ensure collaboration and communication with sponsors, stakeholders, and RSU regions and countries to successfully deliver the project scope in compliance with sponsor requirements and/or the RSU Management Plan.
5. Provide specialist legal, operational, and financial contracting support to Study Teams, particularly regarding site agreements, to facilitate efficient business development, trial initiation, and maintenance, ensuring regulatory compliance.
6. Assist with the creation and review of core scientific, technical, and administrative documentation to support study initiation and maintenance.
7. Contribute to the collection, interpretation, analysis, and dissemination of contracting intelligence to support studies and the wider company.
8. Ensure contracting efficiency, adherence to project timelines, and achievement of financial goals related to site agreements.
9. Report contracting performance metrics and out-of-scope activities as required.
10. Collaborate with Quality Management to ensure proper contract management and quality standards. Mentor and train colleagues as needed.
11. Deliver presentations to clients as required.
12. Ensure accurate maintenance of internal systems (especially CTMS), databases, tracking tools, timelines, and project plans.
13. Proactively develop long-standing relationships with preferred IQVIA clients/customers where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant sponsor or CRO clinical site contracting experience, including global and regional negotiation experience.
• Strong negotiating and communication skills, with the ability to challenge appropriately.
• Excellent legal, financial, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and take calculated risks.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Advanced proficiency in English; proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com