When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's 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 we're committed to making a difference.
Parexel are currently recruiting for an experienced Clinical Contract and budget specialist to join one of our largest sponsors in Europe. This role is focusing on Nordic sites and applicants from anywhere across Norway, Sweden or Denmark will be considered.
As Site Contract Lead you will be responsible for direct site facing contract and budget negotiations through contract execution with assigned clinical investigator sites including initial agreements and amendments and oversight of other contracting professionals on assigned studies.
Some specifics about this advertised role
- Negotiate and maintain Clinical Trials Agreements (CTA), site budgets, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Consultant Agreements, and other applicable contracts.
- As required, oversee CRO or Functional Service Provider in the development of clinical site budgets and partner with clinical operations to ensure budgets are in line with study protocols.
- Ensures compliance of contracts with Fair Market Value (FMV) principles and guidelines.
- Track contract progress, complete required follow-ups and coordinate the timely completion of clinical sites contracts.
- Oversee CRO and Functional Service Provider activities in regards to site CDAs
- Collaborate and coordinate with cross-functional teams; R&D, Legal, Compliance, Procurement and Finance in executing contracts.
- Develop, maintain, and analyze tools and systems (spreadsheets, Smartsheet, databases, etc.) to manage contract lifecycle from initiation through contract execution, and build internal metadata to support accurate reporting.
- Provide guidance and direction to new clinical operations and/or outsourcing team members and R&D teams on site contracts & budgets processes.
Who are Parexel
Parexel supports clinical studies across the full range of therapeutic areas, and we have longstanding partnerships with a vast client base.
We supported the trials of most of today’s top 50 best-selling drugs, but equally we enable more niche drug developments that are critical to the well-being of many patients.
You’ll be an influential member of the wider team.
What we are looking for in this role
For every role, we look for professionals who have the determination and courage always to put patient well-being first.
That to us is working with heart.
Here are a few requirements specific to this advertised role.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and 5+ years of experience in clinical development operations or clinical trial outsourcing OR Juris Doctorate or equivalent and 2+ years of experience in clinical development operations or clinical trial outsourcing
- Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in a dynamic and growing organization.
- Working knowledge of clinical trial functions, including clinical operations, regulatory and drug safety.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.