Contract Negotiator FSP

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to join their expanding team. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge medicines, where you'll develop local contracting strategies and support start-up activities for various sponsors. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while mentoring colleagues and enhancing project efficiency. With genuine career development opportunities, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a positive impact in healthcare and advancing drug development.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Remote Working Options

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of investigator grants and contracting strategies.
• Provide legal and financial support to Study Teams for trial initiation.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Legal Writing

Financial Writing

Contract Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

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Remote/Hybrid/Office based working options.

Join Our Growing Clinical Research Team

Our Sponsor Dedicated (cFSP) team is expanding! Join us on our mission to advance healthcare. As a Clinical Research Associate, you will develop local contracting strategies and support all start-up contracting activities for selected sponsors, studies, or multi-protocol programs based on sponsor requirements.

Job Overview:

1. Coordinate the development of investigator grants, estimates, contracting strategies, and proposal texts to support proposal development.
2. Develop contract language, payment language, and budget templates as applicable.
3. Utilize and maintain contracting systems, tools, processes, and training materials according to the Scope of Work and Project Plan.
4. Collaborate with sponsors, stakeholders, and RSU regions and countries to deliver project scope in compliance with sponsor requirements and the RSU Management Plan.
5. Provide legal, operational, and financial contracting support to Study Teams to facilitate efficient business development, trial initiation, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
6. Contribute to the collection, analysis, and dissemination of contracting intelligence to support studies and the wider company.
7. Ensure contracting efficiency, adherence to timelines, and financial goals related to site agreements.
8. Report on contracting performance metrics and out-of-scope activities.
9. Work with Quality Management to ensure proper contract management and quality 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 contract negotiation experience. Equivalent education, training, and experience are acceptable.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to challenge and influence.
• Excellent legal, financial, and technical writing skills.
• Good understanding of clinical trial contract management.
• Ability to use metrics to establish and communicate timelines for deliverables.

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 are committed to pushing the boundaries of human and data science to make a positive impact on global health. Learn more at our website.