Job Overview
Under general supervision, perform tasks at a country level associated with site activation activities in accordance with applicable local and/or international regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), project requirements and contractual/budgetary guidelines.
The Contract Specialist is responsible for independently managing the preparation, review, and negotiation of clinical site agreements in support of study start-up activities. This role contributes directly to achieving study timelines by ensuring efficient contract execution while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, sponsor requirements, and internal policies.
Essential Functions
Independently draft, review, and negotiate standard clinical trial agreements (e.g., CTAs, CDAs, amendments) with investigative sites and institutions.
Manage assigned contract portfolio to support site activation deliverables and study timelines.
Act as a primary point of contact for sites and internal teams for contract-related matters, ensuring clear and timely communication.
Apply approved negotiation parameters and escalate non-standard terms or higher-risk issues to senior team members or Legal as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Site Activation, Clinical Operations, Finance) to align contract terms, including budget-related provisions.
Track contract progress and maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation in relevant systems and tools.
Identify and proactively address contract-related delays, working to resolve issues and minimize impact on study timelines.
Ensure all contracts comply with applicable regulatory requirements, sponsor guidelines, and company policies.
Support audit and inspection readiness by maintaining complete and accurate contract files.
Contribute to continuous process improvements aimed at enhancing contract cycle times and quality.
Manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting established timelines and quality expectations.
Provide regular status updates and metrics to stakeholders and project teams.
Qualifications
• Based in Brazil or Argentina.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in clinical research (CRO or pharma) supporting the contract and budget negotiation with sites: direct contract/BGT negotiation experience.
• Advanced level of English skills, you will be working in a team that will support sites in North America.
Home based role!
Please, make sure to submit your CV in English. It will be assessed by a global team.
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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
- Must be based in Brazil or Argentina
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 to 4 years of clinical research experience in a CRO or pharmaceutical company
- Direct experience negotiating contracts and budgets with clinical sites
- Advanced English skills
- Submit CV in English
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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.
