Global Site Contracts Lead - Remote & Cross-Region Impact

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

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