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

JR Germany; Kassel; Remote; EUR 75.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in clinical development is seeking an Investigator Contracts Lead for their Kassel location. This role involves overseeing budget negotiations and site contracts while collaborating with various teams to ensure smooth project execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical operations and superior negotiation skills, contributing to impactful projects in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Leistungen

Fair remuneration and benefits

Opportunities for personal development

Support for community engagement

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in clinical development operations or outsourcing.
• Experience with clinical study budgets and contracting negotiations.
• Broad knowledge in business, compliance, finance, legal, and drug development.

Aufgaben

• Manage site-facing contract and budget negotiations.
• Develop, negotiate, track, and execute global clinical study agreements.
• Build and maintain relationships with key investigative sites.

Kenntnisse

Clinical development operations

Contract negotiation

Communication

Risk mitigation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

US Juris Doctorate or legal equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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

Location: Kassel, Germany

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

The Investigator Contracts Lead is responsible for direct site-facing contract and budget negotiations throughout contract execution with assigned clinical investigator sites, including initial agreements, amendments, and oversight of other contracting professionals on assigned studies. This role includes managing the Per-Subject Cost (PSC) process, handling escalations and resolutions related to budget and non-legal terms, and collaborating with other teams to plan site contracting timelines during start-up.

• Exercise good judgment in balancing Pfizer's risks with trial timelines when making budget and contractual decisions.
• Follow GPD processes to develop, negotiate, track, and execute global clinical study agreements with participating institutions and investigators.
• Develop and oversee the global site budget process.
• Negotiate costs, business, and contractual terms directly with investigators/institutions, within approved templates.
• Build and maintain relationships with key investigative sites and Site Management Organizations.
• Lead study-level site contracting activities and serve as the primary contact for site contracting issues.
• Partner with Legal and other divisions to manage escalations and improve processes in site contracting.
• Collaborate with invoicing teams to ensure alignment with site contracting and compensation requirements.
• Apply relevant skills and knowledge to complete assignments and contribute to major initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in clinical development operations or outsourcing, with a bachelor's degree.
• Experience with clinical study budgets and contracting negotiations.
• Broad knowledge in business, compliance, finance, legal, and drug development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to plan, mitigate risks, and lead through influence.
• Experience working in a matrix organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in clinical development or outsourcing and a US Juris Doctorate or legal equivalent.
• Experience drafting and negotiating Clinical Trial Agreements globally.

Work Location: Remote

Our Values:

Courage, Excellence, Equity & Joy — guiding our actions and culture. We foster a diverse, inclusive environment and support personal development, sustainability, and community engagement. We offer fair remuneration, benefits, and opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that changes patients' lives.