Contract Negotiator (FSP) France - PARIS BASED

IQVIA; Paris; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global provider of clinical research services is seeking an experienced professional to develop the global contracting strategy and support startup contracting activities. The role requires strong negotiation skills and a bachelor's degree in a related field. Responsibilities include preparing clinical trial agreements, working with global teams, and managing the amendment lifecycle. This position is based in Paris.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in legal/pharmaceutical industry/clinical research or equivalent competencies.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work proactively with a focus on efficiency.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, negotiate, and finalize clinical trial agreements.
• Work with global teams to analyze contractual terms.
• Provide support for confidentiality agreements and informed consent forms.
• Manage the contract amendment lifecycle.

Connaissances

Excellent communication skills

Familiarity with healthcare compliance

Understanding of clinical research processes

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Description du poste

Job Overview

Develop the global 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.

Required presence in Paris office.

Essential Functions

1. Prepare, negotiate, and finalize clinical trial agreements and ancillary agreements for company-sponsored and/or investigator-initiated studies through direct negotiation with clinical trial sites or via oversight of a Clinical Research Organization responsible for contract negotiations. Responsible for delivery on established targets/measurements.
2. Work with global teams to review and analyze contractual terms and conditions. Assess legal and budget risks in conjunction with team support functions. Partner with Healthcare Compliance, Risk Management, Privacy, and other stakeholders to obtain guidance and drive resolution. Escalate as appropriate.
3. Provide support for negotiations in confidentiality agreements, informed consent forms, and other ancillary contract documents as required.
4. Participate in discussions related to the development of site/investigator budgets aligned with fair market value.
5. Manage the contract amendment lifecycle.
6. Work proactively to provide recommendations to improve processes and establish refinements that reduce cycle time, create savings, and improve efficiency in the initiation of clinical trial sites.
7. Assume responsibility for all aspects of legal document and metrics tracking.
8. Provide support to review, authorize, and/or understand aspects of site payments. Assist clinical operations or clinical teams in ensuring investigator grants comply with overall study costs and compliance guidelines.
9. Track all aspects of legal documents and metrics. Determine potential needs for contract amendments and manage the amendment lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 3 years’ experience and/or equivalent competencies in legal/pharmaceutical industry/clinical research.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance and other relevant guidance.
• Familiarity with clinical research processes.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at