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

ZipRecruiter; Würzburg; Remote; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading organization in clinical development is seeking an Investigator Contracts Lead to manage site-facing contract negotiations and oversee budget processes. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. This remote position offers an inclusive work environment and competitive benefits, fostering career growth and employee well-being.

Leistungen

Competitive remuneration

Pension scheme

Attractive benefits

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in clinical development operations.
• Experience with clinical study budgets and contract negotiations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence.

Aufgaben

• Negotiate global clinical study contracts.
• Oversee and manage the global site budget process.
• Lead site contracting activities as primary contact.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Risk Management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

The Investigator Contracts Lead is responsible for direct site-facing contract and budget negotiations from contract initiation to execution with assigned clinical investigator sites, including initial agreements and amendments. This role also involves oversight of other contracting professionals on assigned studies, managing the Per-Subject Cost (PSC) process, and collaborating with various teams to plan site contracting timelines during start-up.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Exercise good judgment in balancing risks for Pfizer when making budget and contractual decisions, considering the impact on clinical trial timelines.
2. Follow GPD processes to develop, negotiate, track, and execute global clinical study agreements with participating institutions and investigators.
3. Develop and oversee the global site budget process in collaboration with partners.
4. Negotiate costs, business, and contractual terms directly with investigators and institutions, making necessary changes within approved legal parameters.
5. Build and maintain relationships with key investigational sites and Site Management Organizations.
6. Lead study-level site contracting activities, acting as the primary contact for site contracting issues and timelines.
7. Partner with Legal and other divisions to manage escalations and improve processes in site contracting and budgeting.
8. Ensure alignment with invoicing specialists or providers regarding site contracting and compensation requirements.
9. Apply job skills and procedures to moderate scope projects and tasks, contributing to major business initiatives or projects.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in clinical development operations or clinical trial outsourcing and a bachelor's degree.
• Experience with clinical study budgets and contracting negotiations.
• Knowledge of business, compliance, finance, legal, and drug development principles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to plan and mitigate risks to site contracting timelines.
• Proven ability to influence and lead without authority in a matrix organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in clinical operations or trial outsourcing with a US Juris Doctorate or equivalent legal degree.
• 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, and supportive environment, emphasizing digital transformation, personal development, and community engagement.

We offer competitive remuneration, a pension scheme, and attractive benefits, supporting our employees' well-being and growth.