Site Contract Associate - IQVIA Biotech - Multilingual based in EMEA

IQVIA; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global clinical research company is seeking a Site Contract Associate in Reading to manage global contracting activities for clinical trials. This role involves developing contracting strategies, managing sponsor relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in clinical site contracting, alongside strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in sponsor or CRO clinical site contracting.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of clinical trial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop investigator grants and contracting strategies.
• Maintain contract language and payment terms.
• Collaborate with sponsors to deliver project objectives.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Legal writing

Financial writing

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Site Contract Associate - IQVIA Biotech - Multilingual based in EMEA, Reading

IQVIA is seeking a Site Contract Associate to support global contracting activities for clinical trials. The role involves developing contracting strategies, managing sponsor relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop investigator grants, estimates, and contracting strategies to support proposal development.
• Create and maintain contract language, payment terms, and budget templates.
• Utilize and update contracting systems, tools, and processes according to project scope and strategy.
• Collaborate with sponsors, stakeholders, and regional teams to deliver project objectives.
• Provide legal, operational, and financial support for site agreements and trial initiation.
• Review scientific, technical, and administrative documentation to facilitate study start-up and maintenance.
• Collect and analyze contracting data to support studies and company-wide initiatives.
• Ensure contracting activities meet project timelines and financial goals.
• Report on contracting performance metrics and out-of-scope activities.
• Work with Quality Management to uphold contract standards and mentor colleagues as needed.
• Deliver presentations to clients and maintain accurate records in internal systems.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in sponsor or CRO clinical site contracting, with global/regional exposure.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent legal, financial, and technical writing abilities.
• Deep understanding of clinical trial regulations, drug development, and GCP/ICH guidelines.

IQVIA is a leading provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence, committed to advancing medical treatments and improving patient outcomes worldwide.