At a Glance
- Tasks: Negotiate contracts and support clinical trial development with a focus on compliance and efficiency.
- Company: Leading organisation in clinical research with a commitment to innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful healthcare projects.
- Why this job: Make a difference in clinical trials while honing your negotiation and communication skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or 5 years of relevant experience; strong negotiation and writing skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Time Type: Full time
Essential Functions:
- Develop and coordinate the development of investigator grants and estimates, contracting strategies and proposal text to support the proposal development process.
- Develop contract language, payment language and budget templates as required.
- Utilize and maintain contracting systems, tools, processes, and training materials for selected sponsors, studies or multi‑protocol programs according to the Scope of Work and Project Plan within the agreed project strategy.
- Ensure collaboration, including communication with sponsors, stakeholders and RSU regions and countries, to successfully deliver the agreed project scope in compliance with sponsor requirements and/or the RSU Management Plan.
- Provide specialist legal, operational and financial contracting support to the Study Teams, as applicable to site agreements to facilitate efficient business development and initiation and maintenance of clinical trials, whilst enabling compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Ensure overall contracting efficiency and adherence to project timelines and financial goals as applicable to site agreements.
- Report contracting performance metrics and out of scope contracting activities as required.
- Work with Quality Management to ensure appropriate contract management and quality standards.
- Mentor and coach colleagues as required, including the delivery of training materials.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree related field OR 5‑year relevant sponsor or clinical research organization clinical site contracting experience.
- Good negotiating and communication skills with the ability to challenge.
- Strong legal, financial and/or technical writing skills.
- Strong understanding of regulated clinical trial environment and knowledge of drug development process.
- Good understanding of clinical trial contract management.
- Fluent in English.
Contract Negotiator 2 - Reading employer: IQVIA
As a Contract Negotiator in Reading, you will join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, providing you with the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment. Our company offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and a commitment to employee growth, ensuring you can thrive in your career while contributing to meaningful clinical research projects. With a focus on work-life balance and a culture that encourages open communication, we are dedicated to creating an engaging workplace where your contributions truly matter.
We think you need these skills to ace Contract Negotiator 2 - Reading
Contract Development
Negotiation Skills
Communication Skills
Legal Writing
Financial Writing
Project Management
Clinical Trial Knowledge
