Investigator Contracts Lead - Manager (m/f/d)

ZipRecruiter; Düsseldorf; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company is seeking an Investigator Contracts Lead responsible for contract and budget negotiations in clinical research. The role involves overseeing contracting professionals, managing the site budget process, and collaborating with various teams to streamline contracting activities. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in clinical operations, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead in a matrix organization.

Leistungen

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for community engagement

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in clinical development operations or outsourcing.
• Experience with clinical study budgets and contract negotiations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Oversee site-facing contract and budget negotiations.
• Develop and negotiate global clinical study agreements.
• Lead study-level site contracting activities.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Risk Mitigation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

The Investigator Contracts Lead is responsible for site-facing contract and budget negotiations from initial agreements to amendments, overseeing other contracting professionals on assigned studies. This includes managing the Per-Subject Cost (PSC) process, escalation, and resolution of budget and non-legal issues, and collaborating on site contracting timelines during start-up.

• Exercise good judgment in balancing Pfizer's risks and trial timelines when making budget and contractual decisions.
• Follow GPD processes to develop, negotiate, track, and execute global clinical study agreements.
• Develop and oversee the global site budget process in collaboration with partners.
• Negotiate costs and terms with investigators and institutions, modifying contract templates within approved legal parameters.
• Build relationships with key investigational sites and Site Management Organizations.
• Lead study-level site contracting activities, acting as the primary contact for site issues and timelines.
• Partner with Legal and other divisions to manage escalations and improve contracting processes.
• Collaborate with Finance, pCRO, and others to identify improvement areas.
• Possess knowledge of business principles, concepts, and theories.
• Coordinate with invoicing teams to ensure alignment with contracting and compensation requirements.
• Apply skills and procedures to moderate scope projects and tasks.
• Contribute to major business initiatives and projects, utilizing technical and discipline knowledge to achieve objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years in clinical development operations or outsourcing with a bachelor's degree.
• Experience with clinical study budgets and contract negotiations.
• Knowledge of business, compliance, finance, legal, and drug development principles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to mitigate risks to site contracting timelines.
• Proven leadership by influence in a matrix organization.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years in clinical operations or outsourcing with a US JD or equivalent legal degree.
• Experience drafting and negotiating Clinical Trial Agreements globally.

Work Location: Remote

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