Contract Negotiator FSP

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

Job summary

A leading global provider in healthcare is looking for a Clinical Research Associate. This role involves contract development, negotiating with sponsors, and ensuring compliance in clinical trials. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in contracting. Join us to make a significant impact in drug development and healthcare advancement.

Benefits

Genuine career development opportunities

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge medicines

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant sponsor or CRO clinical site contracting experience.
• Strong negotiating and communication skills essential.
• Good understanding of clinical trial contract management necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of investigator grants and contracting strategies.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor requirements and deliver project scope.
• Mentor and train colleagues as needed.

Skills

Negotiating

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 texts to support the proposal development process.
• Develop contract language, payment language, and budget templates as required.
• 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 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 the collection, analysis, and dissemination of 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 maintain contract management 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 negotiation experience. Equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Strong negotiating, 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 solutions, 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.