Senior Investigator Contracts Manager

The Senior Investigator Contracts Manager is essential to the success of clinical trials by expertly overseeing contracts and budget negotiations with clinical investigator sites, ensuring efficient execution of agreements. This role involves managing initial contracts, amendments, and supervising other contracting specialists throughout the studies. Additionally, you'll handle the Per-Subject Cost (PSC) process, tackling budget and non-legal issues, while collaborating with various teams to streamline contracting timelines during study initiation. Key Responsibilities: Utilize sound judgment to balance client risks against impacts on clinical trial timelines during budget and contract decision-making. Create, negotiate, track, and finalize global clinical study agreements with institutions and investigators participating in sponsored trials, adhering to established processes. Oversee the global site budget process in conjunction with partners. Negotiate costs, business, and contractual terms with clinical trial sites, making appropriate amendments to contract templates within approved limits. Lead site contracting activities at the study level, serving as the main point of contact for site contracting matters and timelines for your assigned studies. Collaborate with Legal and other departments to resolve escalations in site budgeting and contracting issues. Identify and implement enhancements in the site contracting process in partnership with Legal, Finance, and pCRO. Use your expertise to effectively manage substantial assignments and projects within your discipline. Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with key investigator sites and Site Management Organizations regarding contracting and budgeting. Partner closely with invoicing specialists to ensure consistency with investigative site contracting and compensation requirements. Engage with clinical site contract and legal contacts, as well as client and partner legal teams, study management, site payments, and peer site contracting colleagues. Contribute to the design and execution of major business initiatives or special projects, utilizing technical skills to meet client goals. Compliance with Company Standards: Adhere to all required training and curriculum guidelines. Complete timesheets accurately and on time. Submit expense reports promptly. Keep your CV updated as necessary. Maintain an understanding of Parexel processes, ICH-GCPs, and relevant regulations. Qualifications: In-depth understanding of business, compliance, finance, legal aspects, and drug development experience. Outstanding communication and presentation abilities. Skilled in planning and risk management to ensure timely site contracting. Able to lead effectively through influence to achieve key outcomes. Proven experience in a matrix-based organization. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical development operations or clinical trial outsourcing; or Juris Doctorate or equivalent with at least 2 years of experience in clinical development operations or clinical trial outsourcing. #LI-LO1 #LI-REMOTE Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status.

Created: 2026-03-10