Global Site Contract Manager

IQVIA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a contract strategist to manage the start-up contracting activities for selected sponsors and complex studies. You will develop contracting strategies, budgets, templates and systems, coordinating with global teams to ensure timely delivery and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5 years of sponsor or CRO experience, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to mentor colleagues and present to clients. The potential base pay range is provided and reflects location and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5 years’ relevant sponsor or CRO clinical site contracting experience.
• Experience acting as an international contract expert.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex contracting strategies and budgets.
• Coordinate investigator grants and contracting templates and systems.
• Collaborate with sponsors, RSU regions and countries to deliver project scope.
• Provide legal, operational and financial contracting support for site agreements.
• Mentor and coach colleagues, deliver training materials, and provide guidance.
• Deliver presentations to clients and professional bodies.

Skills

Contracting experience

Sponsor contracting

International contracts

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Overview Manage the contract strategy and support delivery of all required start-up contracting activities for selected sponsors and for complex studies or multi-protocol programs as determined by the Sponsor’s requirements. May include line management responsibilities. Established and productive professional individual contributor that works independently with minimal supervision. Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the development of complex investigator grant estimates, contracting strategies, coordination of investigator grants, as applicable and proposal text to support the proposal development process.
• Develop contract and budget templates and contracting systems, tools, processes, and training materials for selected sponsors and complex studies or multi-protocol programs according to the Scope of Work and Project Plan, within the agreed project strategy, as applicable to the position.
• Ensure collaboration, including communication with sponsors, stakeholders and RSU regions and countries, to successfully deliver the agreed project scope in compliance with sponsor requirements and/or the RSU Management Plan.
• Provide specialist legal, operational and financial contracting support to the study teams, as applicable to site agreements to facilitate efficient business development and initiation and maintenance of complex clinical trials, whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and local laws.
• Create, publish and/or review core scientific, technical and administrative documentation to support business development and enable study initiation and maintenance, as required.
• Assess and review the contracting landscape and contribute to the collection, interpretation, analysis and dissemination of accurate contracting intelligence to support assigned studies and the wider company, as required.
• Ensure overall contracting efficiency and adherence to project timelines and financial goals as applicable to site agreements.
• Report contracting performance metrics and out of scope contracting activities as required.
• Work with Quality Management to ensure appropriate contract management and quality standards.
• Mentor and coach colleagues as required, including the delivery of training materials, and provide technical guidance both within and outside the project.
• Deliver presentations to clients and professional bodies as required.
• As applicable, ensure accurate completion and maintenance of internal systems (with emphasis on CTMS), databases, tracking tools, timelines and project plans.
• Take a lead role in developing long standing relationships with preferred IQVIA clients/customers.
• May serve as a liaison for non-specific projects for top clients/customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 5 years’ relevant sponsor or clinical research organization clinical site contracting experience, including demonstrable experience acting as an international contract expert.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $86,500.00 - $216,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.