At a Glance
- Tasks: Negotiate and finalise clinical trial contracts with sites and stakeholders.
- Company: Join a global CRO dedicated to improving lives through innovative research.
- Benefits: Remote work, diverse team, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive environment that values creativity and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in clinical research while working with passionate professionals.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in clinical research with strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.
Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.
What the Site Contract department does at Worldwide
Site Contracting is an essential function within any CRO, and our seasoned team spans decades of experience within the industry and possesses robust legal experience as well. The department is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and drafting clinical research site contracts, investigator contracts and other project-related contracts. Our global team is familiar with the specific laws for the countries and sites we occupy. We negotiate and finalize clinical trial contracts and services contracts with the Worldwide Legal Department, study teams, Sponsors, investigators, and/or clinical sites.
What you will do
- Prepare country contract templates;
- Draft and send Site Agreements or any contracts associated to sites to begin negotiations;
- Negotiate contract(s) language and budget(s) with each assigned site to finalization / execution;
- Review study budgets and costs pertaining to contract negotiation;
- Perform quality check of Site Agreements or any documents associated before signature process starts;
- If requested, provide draft/signed contract/budget to the regulatory team for submission purpose, where needed;
- Liaise with Worldwide Legal Department, Data Privacy team, study teams, Sponsor, sites, investigators etc.;
- Facilitate contracts signature by Worldwide, when applicable;
- Send Fully Executed Site Agreements or any document associated to: site, eTMF, payment team, Sponsor, post to internal Sharepoint, as applicable;
- Negotiate Site Agreements Amendment language and budget with sites;
- Create termination letter or any other type of documents related, and send to sites for signature, as applicable;
- Maintain tracking tool with live/real-time/regular updates for functional activities;
What you will bring to the role
- Proficient in negotiating contract terms with clinical sites and vendors.
- Ability to identify and address contract issues and disputes efficiently.
- Good understanding of international and local regulatory requirements for clinical trials (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH-GCP).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with internal stakeholders and clinical sites.
- Solid analytical skills to review and interpret contract terms and financial data.
- Ability to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Your experience
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in business administration, finance, science or related field.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in Clinical Research Pharmaceutical or CRO industry working with investigator/site contracts or related legal field.
- Experience negotiating with UK sites is required for this role.
- Excellent verbal and written English and local language skills.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.
Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity.
Senior / Specialist, Site Contracts - UK negotiations (Europe) employer: Worldwide
At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our remote work model allows for flexibility while our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that every team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our mission of improving lives. With ample opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment, we empower our employees to take charge of their careers and make a real impact in the clinical research field.
