Site Contract Manager

About the role

IQVIA is looking for a Site Contract Manager in Durham. The role develops the global contracting strategy and supports the delivery of start-up contracting activities for selected sponsors, studies or multi-protocol programs, in line with the Sponsor's requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of investigator grants and estimates, contracting strategies and proposal text.
• Develop contract language, payment language and budget templates as needed.
• Maintain contracting systems, tools, processes and training materials for selected programs.
• Collaborate with sponsors, stakeholders and RSU regions and countries to deliver the agreed scope.
• Provide legal, operational and financial contracting support to Study Teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the creation and review of scientific, technical and administrative documentation.
• Contribute to the collection, analysis and sharing of contracting intelligence.
• Report contracting performance metrics and out-of-scope activities, and work with Quality Management on contract standards.
• Mentor colleagues, deliver training and present to clients, and maintain CTMS databases and project plans.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 2+ years of sponsor or clinical research organization clinical site contracting experience, including global and/or regional experience as a contract negotiator.
• Good negotiating, communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to challenge.
• Strong legal, financial and/or technical writing skills.
• Ability to work independently, make calculated risks, and lead, coach and mentor others.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the regulated clinical trial environment, drug development process, GCP/ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of SOPs, corporate standards and clinical trial contract management.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and e-mail applications.
• Ability to work in a matrix team and build relationships with co-workers, managers and sponsors.

The potential base pay range is $49,200 to $157,100 per year, depending on qualifications, location and schedule; incentives, bonuses and benefits may also apply.