Site Contracts Lead

• Oversee and coordinate preparation, negotiation, and execution of clinical trial agreements and budgets for assigned studies or portfolios
• Oversee contract management workstreams and ensure deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations
• Manage end-to-end site contracting activities, including template use, negotiation, and execution tracking
• Serve as a primary escalation point for contract issues and propose solutions balancing sponsor, site, and internal requirements
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and project teams on contract language, budget assumptions, and risk positions
• Monitor contracting timelines and metrics, identify bottlenecks, and drive corrective actions to improve cycle times
• Provide guidance and oversight to Site Contracts Negotiators
• Contribute to contracting playbooks, templates, and standard processes

• Bachelor's degree in law, business, life sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong experience in clinical site contracting or similar contract negotiation roles within CRO, pharma, or healthcare
• Good understanding of clinical trial agreements, budget structures, and key legal and compliance considerations
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple studies and priorities
• Collaborative mindset with experience guiding or coordinating the work of others
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways