Senior/Site Contracts Lead

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At Parexel we all share the same goal - to improve the worlds health. From clinical trials to regulatory consulting and market access every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us no matter what we do at Parexel contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally we do it with empathy and were committed to making a difference.

The Site Contracts Lead is responsible for overseeing the site contracting process for clinical trials. The Site Contracts Lead will manage the site contracting process in a way to streamline negotiations control budgets manage risks and ensure that all parties both external and internal involved in the contracting process are aligned and working toward the same goals.

- at least 5-7 years or more in experience related to site contracting or combination with a related filed/ roles within CRO industry is required.

- at least 1-2 years or more in regional/ global lead experience is required

- extensive experience in both initial/ amendment contracts/ agreement is required for candidates local country. (experience in other countries is a plus)

- great communication skill in English and Chinese (a must)

Please refer below Key Accountabilities of Site Contracts Lead

• Oversee the site contracting process for clinical trials ensuring that contracts are executed in a timely and effective manner
• Monitor drive and report on site contract performance throughout the whole lifecycle specifically metrics such as contract cycle times contract aging time contract quality and tracking compliance
• Developing all Project set up documents for contracting including but not limited to: CTA templates Fallback languages Site Contract Plan etc.
• Advise on investigator grant budgets/parameters in collaboration with a global team of Grant Strategy and Investigator fees
• Ensuring that all terms and conditions are clear effectively aligned with the overall project needs
• Participate on KOMs to provide feedback on preferable contracting strategies and beneficial tactics
• Oversee project specific Site Contracts team providing leadership guidance and necessary project/client specific training to the team members

• Develop and implement best practices for site contract management including specific processes procedures and tools
• May support the department through shared knowledge and other defined pathways as well as deescalate issues
• Conscientiously control the budget from a site contracting aspect ensuring that costs are tracked managed and communicated timely and effectively.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the site contracting process including risks related to timelines costs effectiveness of implemented strategy and quality. Collaborate with all relevant stakeholders until resolution.
• Maintain frequent clear and effective communication with all stakeholders involved with or dependent upon the site contracting process including sponsors key internal stakeholders vendors collaborative CROs and sites (as applicable)
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with external and internal stakeholders and facilitate alignment of relevant parties aiming at expedited contract execution
• Provide necessary support to cross-functional teams including Start up Global Clinical Operations Investigator Payments Business Development and Feasibility
• Provide regular updates and reports on the site contracting process to clients senior management and other stakeholders as needed
• Monitor data accuracy and completeness
• Support Project Lead with implementation of project hour forecasting for Site Contracts team to ensure accurate planning resource allocation and budgeting throughout trial lifecycle