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

JR Germany; Münster; Remote; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global company seeking an Investigator Contracts Lead to oversee site-facing contract negotiations and budget management for clinical trials. The role demands strong leadership and negotiation skills, with a focus on building key relationships and improving site contracting processes. Candidates should have significant experience in clinical development and proven ability to manage risks effectively.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in clinical development operations or outsourcing.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to mitigate risks related to site contracting timelines.

Aufgaben

• Responsible for site-facing contract and budget negotiations.
• Manage the global site budget process in collaboration with partners.
• Lead study-level site contracting activities and serve as primary contact for issues.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Leadership through influence

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

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 and amendments, as well as oversight of other contracting professionals on assigned studies. This role also involves managing the Per-Subject Cost (PSC) process, handling escalation and resolution of budget and non-legal term issues, and collaborating with other teams to plan site contracting timelines during start-up.

• Exercise good judgment in balancing Pfizer's risks in making budget and contractual decisions against clinical trial timelines.
• 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 in collaboration with partners.
• Negotiate costs, business, and contractual terms directly with investigators and institutions, making changes 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 identify process improvements.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in clinical development operations or outsourcing, with a bachelor's degree.
• Experience in clinical study budgets and contracting negotiations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to mitigate risks related to site contracting timelines.
• Proven leadership through influence in a matrix organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Work Location: Remote

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