Senior Global Site Contracts Lead — Remote (Italy)

IQVIA Argentina; Milano; In loco; EUR 41.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Global clinical programs

Collaborative environment

Career development

Impact at scale

Descrizione del lavoro

IQVIA Biotech in Italy (homebased) is seeking a Senior Site Contracts Associate to manage contract strategy and start-up contracting for complex multi-protocol studies. You will oversee international contract processes, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with sponsors and RSU regional teams to ensure timely delivery.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation, legal/financial writing abilities, and deep knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of site contracting experience within a sponsor or CRO, including demonstrable experience as an international contract expert.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
• Advanced negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to challenge and influence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven success working within matrix teams.
• Solid understanding of clinical trial regulations, GCP/ICH, and the drug development process.
• Knowledge of local and global regulatory requirements, SOPs, and corporate standards.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and take calculated risks.
• Strong project leadership skills and experience mentoring others.
• Excellent planning, organizational and presentation skills.

Mansioni

• Develop complex investigator grant estimates, contracting strategies, and proposal text to support business development.
• Create and maintain contract and budget templates, systems, tools, processes, and training materials for complex studies and multi-protocol programs.
• Collaborate closely with sponsors, stakeholders, and RSU regional teams to ensure successful delivery of the project scope and compliance with sponsor requirements.
• Provide legal, operational, and financial contracting expertise to support site agreements and facilitate efficient study start-up and maintenance.
• Create and review scientific, technical, and administrative documentation required for study initiation.
• Assess the contracting landscape and contribute to analysis and dissemination of contracting intelligence across the company.
• Ensure contracting efficiency, adherence to timelines, and achievement of financial targets.
• Track and report contracting performance metrics and out-of-scope activities.
• Partner with Quality Management to uphold high contract management and quality standards.
• Mentor and coach colleagues, delivering training and technical guidance.
• Present to clients and professional bodies as needed.
• Maintain accurate internal system documentation, including CTMS, trackers, and project plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with preferred clients, serving as liaison for key accounts when required.

Conoscenze

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Presentation skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

IQVIA Biotech in Italy (homebased) is seeking a Senior Site Contracts Associate to manage contract strategy and start-up contracting for complex multi-protocol studies. You will oversee international contract processes, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with sponsors and RSU regional teams to ensure timely delivery.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation, legal/financial writing abilities, and deep knowledge of regulatory requirements.