Site Contracts Lead

• Oversee negotiations of clinical study agreements at the study level
• Drive CTA document finalization and execution, including contractual language, terms, financial attachments, and investigator grant budgets
• Collaborate with a global team of site contract and budget negotiators
• Provide oversight of contract and budget negotiation status
• Manage escalation of out-of-parameter budgetary and contractual requests to sponsor decision-makers
• Provide consultation and act as a first-line subject matter expert on CTA elements
• Advise stakeholders on issue resolution for assigned studies
• Plan contract execution strategy and forecast site-specific contractual execution timelines
• Coordinate with internal study team stakeholders to align CTA strategy with study start-up plans
• Manage expectations of internal and sponsor study teams regarding global CTA negotiations
• Coordinate communications between study stakeholders and global site contract and budget negotiators
• Participate in regular study calls
• Prepare site contractual templates, payment terms, study-level negotiation parameters, and processes
• Build working relationships with sponsors to align site contractual templates with global program strategy
• Create and maintain document status reports and update department tools, systems, and team members
• Maintain appropriate documentation
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and clinical operations departments
• Communicate and explain legal and budgetary issues
• Manage discussions regarding fair market value of investigator budgets and payment terms
• Support business units and the organization through help desk and other defined pathways
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

• BS degree in life sciences, a health related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred experience in a CRO/pharmaceutical industry
• Related clinical trial expertise, such as Study Coordinator, CRA, Pharmacy, Nursing, or Healthcare Administration
• Site start-up experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of applicable regulations, drug development, and clinical project management procedures
• Good presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), MS Project, Outlook, and Internet
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines while delivering high quality work in a dynamic environment
• Attention to detail
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to teach and mentor team members
• Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered
• Minimal travel may be required, up to 25%

• Career development and progression
• Supportive and engaged line management
• Technical and therapeutic area training
• Peer recognition
• Total rewards program
• Inclusive culture
• Reasonable accommodations, when appropriate