Remote / Hybrid / Office based working options.
Our Sponsor Dedicated (cFSP) team is growing. Join us on our mission to drive healthcare forward! As a Clinical Research Associate, you will develop the local 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.
Job Overview :
- Coordinate the development of investigator grants, estimates, contracting strategies, and proposal texts to support proposal development.
- Develop contract language, payment language, and budget templates as applicable.
- Utilize and maintain contracting systems, tools, processes, and training materials according to the Scope of Work and Project Plan.
- Collaborate with sponsors, stakeholders, and RSU regions and countries to deliver the project scope in compliance with sponsor requirements and the RSU Management Plan.
- Provide legal, operational, and financial contracting support to Study Teams to facilitate efficient business development and trial initiation, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Contribute to collecting, interpreting, analyzing, and disseminating contracting intelligence to support studies and the wider company.
- Ensure contracting efficiency and adherence to timelines and financial goals.
- Report on contracting performance metrics and out-of-scope activities.
- Work with Quality Management to ensure standards; mentor colleagues and deliver training as needed.
Requirements :
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant sponsor or CRO clinical site contracting experience, including global or regional negotiation experience, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
- Strong negotiating and communication skills, with the ability to challenge.
- Legal, financial, and technical writing skills.
- Understanding of clinical trial contract management.
- Ability to use metrics to communicate timelines and deliverables.
What is in it for you?
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge medicines at the forefront of new development.
- Genuine career development opportunities within the organization.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of analytics, technology, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We aim to push the boundaries of human and data science to make a significant impact—helping our clients create a healthier world. Learn more at IQVIA.