Investigator Contract Lead- FSP

When our values align theres no limit to what we can achieve.

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.

Key Accountabilities:

SCL Tasks:

• 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.
• Advice 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.

Skills:

• Possess strong diplomacy leadership skills and excellent organizational ability.
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate both individuals and a team with strong influencing skills.
• Ability to successfully work in a virtual multicultural team environment and across different time zones different time zones.
• Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to create or interpret legal language and budgets.
• Demonstrate thought leadership and innovation.
• Maintain grace under pressure while displaying a high level of professionalism.
• Align internal and external resources to achieve objectives.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Comprehend and interpret contract language.
• Identify problems independently and execute solutions.
• Quickly comprehend desired end-result goal or objective and act to accomplish
• Demonstrated effective decision-making.
• Solid working proficiency of all MS Office Products specifically Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Polished presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage complex contracts.
• Good project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with relevant legal framework and regulations related to site contracting within the CRO industry.
• Experience with relevant software tools and technologies used in site contracting such as eTMF and contract management systems.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Site Contract Lead requires 3 to 5 years of experience in site contracting or combination with a related field within the CRO industry.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g. law economics business social sciences) equivalent training or industry experience.