Investigator Contracts Lead / Site Contracts Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Supervise and coordinate the creation, negotiation, and implementation of clinical trial agreements and budgets for designated studies or portfolios.

• Manage contract administration processes, ensuring that deliverables align with quality and timeline expectations.

• Oversee the complete site contracting process for assigned studies, including the use of templates, negotiation, and tracking of execution.

• Act as the primary escalation point for contract-related issues, proposing solutions that balance the needs of sponsors, sites, and internal stakeholders.

• Collaborate with legal, finance, and project teams on contract language, budget assumptions, and risk analysis.

• Track contracting timelines and metrics, identify challenges, and implement corrective actions to enhance cycle times.

• Provide direction and supervision to Site Contracts Negotiators involved in the same studies or programs.

• Aid in the development and refinement of contracting playbooks, templates, and standardized processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in law, business, life sciences, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

• Significant experience in clinical site contracting or similar contract negotiation roles within a CRO, pharmaceutical company, or healthcare setting.

• Solid understanding of clinical trial agreements, budget frameworks, and essential legal and compliance factors.

• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple studies and priorities effectively.

• A collaborative approach with experience in guiding or coordinating the efforts of others.

• Legal authorization to work in the country where the position is located.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary along with performance-related incentives.

• Health and wellbeing programs including medical, dental, and vision insurance where applicable.

• Retirement and pension plans.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Employee assistance programs and wellbeing resources.

• Opportunities for learning and development through structured training and career pathways.