Global Site Contract Lead / Senior Site Contract Lead

Parexel; New York (NY); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel is seeking an experienced Global Site Contract Lead (SCL)/Senior Site Contract Lead (SSCL) to drive end-to-end site contracting for multinational clinical trials. The role is sponsor-facing and requires leadership across countries and regions with a focus on timely contract execution.

You'll collaborate with Clinical Operations, Feasibility, and Investigator Payments, shaping contracting strategy, templates, and budgets while building strong relationships with sponsors, sites, and

Qualifications

• Very strong global site contracting experience within a CRO or other clinical research setting.
• Experience leading site contracting across multiple countries and regions.
• Bachelor's degree in law, business, economics, or related field (or equivalent industry experience). Strong negotiation and contract management skills with ability to interpret complex legal language.
• Excellent leadership, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence across teams.
• Outstanding organizational and project management abilities—comfortable juggling multiple concurrent projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with contract management systems and eTMF platforms.
• Ability to thrive in virtual, multicultural, and cross-timezone environments.
• Demonstrated thought leadership, problem-solving ability, and grace under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end site contracting for clinical trials, ensuring timely and effective contract execution.
• Monitor and report on cycle times, contract quality, and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Develop and implement contracting strategy documents, templates, and best practices.
• Collaborate with global teams on investigator budgets and fee parameters.
• Manage project-specific contracting teams, providing leadership and mentorship.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to timelines, budgets, strategy and quality.
• Maintain transparent communication with sponsors, internal teams, vendors, CROs, and sites.
• Support cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations, Feasibility, and Investigator Payments.
• Provide regular performance updates to clients and senior management.
• Ensure accurate budget tracking and resource forecasting for the contracting team.

Skills

Global site contracting

Leadership

Negotiation

Budget forecasting

Stakeholder management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in law, business, economics, or related field

Tools

Contract management systems

eTMF platforms

Job description

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve. At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

About the Role

Parexel is seeking an experienced Global Site Contract Lead (SCL)/Senior Site Contract Lead (SSCL) to drive excellence in clinical trial site contracting. These levels require people with experience leading site contracting across multiple countries and regions in a sponsor-facing capacity.

The role is based remotely in the following countries which you must be living and have the right to work in: CroatiaCzech RepublicGeorgiaHungaryLithuaniaPolandRomaniaSerbiaUkraine

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end site contracting for clinical trials, ensuring timely and effective contract execution
• Monitor and report on critical metrics including cycle times, contract quality, and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle
• Develop and implement contracting strategy documents, templates, and best practices that drive efficiency and consistency
• Collaborate with global teams on investigator grant budgets and fee parameters
• Manage project-specific contracting teams, providing leadership, training, and mentorship
• Identify and mitigate risks related to timelines, budgets, strategy effectiveness, and quality
• Maintain transparent communication with all stakeholders—sponsors, internal teams, vendors, CROs, and sites
• Build and strengthen relationships across internal and external partners to expedite contract execution
• Support cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations, Feasibility, Business Development, and Investigator Payments
• Provide regular performance updates and insights to clients and senior management
• Ensure accurate budget tracking and resource forecasting for the contracting team

What We're Looking For

• Very strong global site contracting experience within a CRO or other clinical research setting
• Experience leading site contracting across multiple countries and regions
• Bachelor's degree in law, business, economics, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)Strong negotiation and contract management skills with ability to interpret complex legal language
• Excellent leadership, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence across teamsOutstanding organizational and project management abilities—comfortable juggling multiple concurrent projects
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPointStrong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience with contract management systems and eTMF platformsAbility to thrive in virtual, multicultural, and cross-timezone environments
• Demonstrated thought leadership, problem-solving ability, and grace under pressure

Why Join Us?

You’ll take ownership of a critical function that directly impacts trial success, working with talented cross-functional teams and gaining exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and global operations.