Global Head, Site Contracting & Budgeting

Jobgether; Ireland; Remote; EUR 193,000 - 321,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Remote across Europe and North America

Full-time employment

Global bonus program eligibility

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, seeks a Global Head, Site Contracting in Ireland. You will lead a global team negotiating investigator site contracts and budgets, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across regions.

You will shape contracting strategy, govern signing authority, and drive process improvements while coordinating with country ops, finance, and external providers. This is a senior, globally scoped role with remote work options.

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of clinical trial agreements and related documents.
• JD, MBA or equivalent or professional qualification.
• Extensive experience in clinical development operations and outsourcing.
• Strong knowledge of investigator contracts and negotiation practices.
• Experience developing investigator site budgets and cost coverage.
• Ability to lead globally and influence across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead global and regional execution of investigator site contracts.
• Manage a multi-regional team of contract professionals.
• Serve as subject matter expert for contract and budget negotiations.
• Partner with Country Operations Enablement to streamline processes.
• Maintain guidelines and standards for contracting and budgeting.
• Ensure alignment with budget specialists on costs.
• Oversee CROs and provide outsourcing guidance.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure quality and efficiency.
• Escalate significant budget and contract issues to leadership.
• Define strategic improvements to contracting processes.

Skills

Negotiation leadership

Contract management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Advanced degree in law or business (JD, MBA) or equivalent

Tools

Ariba Contract Workbench

Grants Manager/Grants Plan

Job description

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, seeks a Global Head, Site Contracting in Ireland. You will lead a global team negotiating investigator site contracts and budgets, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across regions.

You will shape contracting strategy, govern signing authority, and drive process improvements while coordinating with country ops, finance, and external providers. This is a senior, globally scoped role with remote work options.