Contract Negotiator FSP

IQVIA; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in clinical research is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to drive healthcare forward through effective local contracting strategies. The role involves managing project scope, developing contractual agreements, and facilitating communication between study teams and sponsors to ensure timely project delivery.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge medicines

Genuine career development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant sponsor or CRO clinical site contracting experience.
• Strong negotiation, communication, legal, financial, and technical writing skills.
• Good understanding of clinical trial contract management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of investigator grants and contracting strategies.
• Provide legal, operational, and financial contracting support to Study Teams.
• Ensure collaboration and communication with sponsors and stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Legal writing

Financial skills

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, estimates, contracting strategies, and proposal text to support proposal development.
• Develop contract language, payment language, and budget templates as applicable to the position.
• Utilise and maintain contracting systems, tools, processes, and training materials according to the Scope of Work and Project Plan.
• Ensure collaboration and communication with sponsors, stakeholders, and RSU regions and countries to deliver the project scope in compliance with sponsor requirements and RSU Management Plan.
• Provide legal, operational, and financial contracting support to Study Teams for site agreements, facilitating efficient business development and trial initiation.
• Contribute to collecting, analyzing, and disseminating contracting intelligence to support studies and the company.
• Ensure contracting efficiency, adherence to timelines, and financial goals.
• Report contracting performance metrics and out-of-scope activities.
• 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.
• Strong negotiation, communication, legal, financial, and technical writing skills.
• Good understanding of clinical trial contract management.
• Ability to use metrics to communicate timelines and deliverables with study teams.

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.

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 our website.