Make an impact on patient health!
IQVIA’s Global Site Activation Team of 2000 employees, drives best in class site and customer experience, with industry leading outcomes.
We keep the patient at the forefront; ‘Always Impatient for the Patient’ and we excel in our collaboration with our external/internal customers.
IQVIA’s Country Site Activation team are a global network who identify and activate sites to the highest quality to ensure patients on Clinical trials have access to safe and effective medication.
We are leaders in innovation and first to new technologies, meaning a vast amount of career development opportunities are available.
Job Overview
Perform tasks at a country level associated with Site Activation (SA) activities in accordance with applicable local and/or international regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), project requirements and contractual/budgetary guidelines. May also include maintenance activity. Developing professional individual contributor who works under moderate oversight and supervision. Responsible for making recommendations for enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area. Problems faced are general and may require understanding of broader set of issues but are not complex.
Essential Functions-Contract specialist
Serve as the primary point of contact for investigative sites, Site Activation Managers (SAM), Project Management teams, and relevant departments regarding all contract and budget–related activities, ensuring full compliance with SOPs, WIs, and regulatory requirements.
Lead the end‑to‑end contract and budget process, including feasibility support, site identification inputs, start‑up planning, and site activation deliverables.
Maintain and update internal systems, databases, trackers, and project‑specific tools to ensure accurate documentation of contract status, negotiation cycles, and approval timelines.
Analyze site‑specific budget requests, evaluate fair-market value considerations, and provide recommendations to management based on performance metrics and negotiation trends.
Develop and agree on project‑specific contract and budget timelines; proactively monitor progress and implement contingency actions when delays or risks are identified.
Track, review, and follow up on the approval and execution process for contracts, budgets ensuring alignment with start‑up timelines.
Provide local expert guidance on contracting processes to SAMs and project teams during initial planning and throughout project execution.
Conduct quality control checks on site‑submitted documents and contract‑related materials to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Engage directly with sponsors as needed to support complex negotiations, escalation points, or contract strategy discussions.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Law, or a related field (required).
Minimum 1 years of experience in clinical research, with at least 6 months of direct experience in site contract and budget negotiations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience.
Demonstrated experience in managing contract/budget negotiations and timelines within global or local clinical trial settings.
Experience in a lead or senior capacity is preferred, including cross‑functional coordination with regulatory, clinical operations, and project management teams.
Strong understanding of local regulatory guidelines, site payment structures, and fair‑market‑value (FMV) principles.
Join IQVIA and let’s create a healthier world together:
Exposure across 21 Therapeutic Areas
Be part of a global team who operate across 141 locations
Exposure across a variety of studies and projects
Access to new, innovative technologies
Work within a collaborative and vibrant environment
Own your career!
Unleash your potential!
It takes passion to make the extraordinary possible for patients. Our culture of innovation and collaboration enables us to explore new possibilities and help improve health around the world.
When you join our diverse, global team, you’ll harness the power of unparalleled data, advanced analytics, cutting-edge technologies, and deep healthcare and scientific expertise to drive healthcare forward.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Law, or a related field
- Minimum 1 year of experience in clinical research
- At least 6 months of direct experience in site contract and budget negotiations
- Experience managing contract/budget negotiations in clinical trials
- Strong understanding of local regulatory guidelines and fair-market value principles
IQVIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical/dental/vision plus programs like telemedicine, EAP resources, and additional insurance options. Feedback suggests the health offering is a meaningful part of the overall rewards package, though details can vary by location and plan design.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include an employer match structure that supports employee contributions through a defined formula. This adds steady long-term value to total rewards beyond base salary.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off offerings include vacation/paid time off, holidays, and flexibility themes, with some roles described as having discretionary or unlimited time-off models. This can make the package feel more attractive even when cash compensation is viewed as only mid-range.
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What We Do
IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. IQVIA creates intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its analytics, transformative technology, big data resources and extensive domain expertise. IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ delivers powerful insights with speed and agility — enabling customers to accelerate the clinical development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments that improve healthcare outcomes for patients. With approximately 70,000 employees, IQVIA conducts operations in more than 100 countries. To learn more, visit www.iqvia.com.
