Contract Negotiator FSP

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to join their expanding team. This role involves developing local contracting strategies and supporting start-up activities for various sponsors and studies. You'll coordinate grant proposals, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with project requirements. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge medicines and contribute to meaningful advancements in healthcare. If you're passionate about making a difference in the life sciences field, this role is for you.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Work on Cutting-Edge Medicines

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in clinical site contracting.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial contract management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Legal Knowledge

Financial Acumen

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

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Remote/Hybrid/Office based working options.

Join Our Growing 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 the 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 needed.
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 and trial initiation.
6. Analyze and disseminate contracting intelligence to support studies and the wider company.
7. Ensure contracting efficiency, adherence to timelines, and financial goals.
8. Report on contracting performance metrics and out-of-scope activities.
9. Work with Quality Management to ensure contract management standards and mentor colleagues as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• At least 3 years of sponsor or CRO clinical site contracting experience, including global/regional negotiation experience. Equivalent education, training, and experience are acceptable.
• Strong negotiating, communication, 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?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge medicines at the forefront of new 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 science and data science to make a significant impact—helping our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at our website.