Contract Negotiator FSP

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of healthcare innovation, developing local contracting strategies and supporting essential start-up activities for various clinical studies. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking medicines and contribute to the advancement of drug development. You'll collaborate closely with sponsors and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with project goals and timelines. If you're passionate about making a difference in the healthcare sector and possess strong negotiation skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Remote working options

Work on cutting-edge medicines

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in clinical site contracting.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of investigator grants and contracting strategies.
• Provide legal and financial support to study teams.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Contract Management

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

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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 and estimates, contracting strategies, and proposal texts to support the proposal development process.
• Develop contract language, payment language, and budget templates as required.
• Utilize and maintain contracting systems, tools, processes, and training materials for selected sponsors, studies, or multi-protocol programs according to the Scope of Work and Project Plan, within the agreed project strategy.
• Ensure collaboration and communication with sponsors, stakeholders, and RSU regions and countries to successfully deliver the project scope in compliance with sponsor requirements and the RSU Management Plan.
• Provide legal, operational, and financial contracting support to Study Teams, facilitating efficient business development, trial initiation, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the collection, interpretation, analysis, and dissemination of contracting intelligence to support studies and the wider company.
• Ensure contracting efficiency and adherence to project timelines and financial goals.
• Report contracting performance metrics and out-of-scope activities as required.
• Work with Quality Management to ensure contract management and quality standards. Mentor and train colleagues 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 experience as a contract negotiator. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is acceptable.
• Strong negotiating and communication skills, with the ability to challenge. Good legal, financial, and technical writing skills.
• Solid understanding of clinical trial contract management.
• Ability to utilize metrics and communicate timelines for deliverables effectively.

What is in it for you?

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge medicines at the forefront of new drug development.
• Genuine career development opportunities within the organization.

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