PURPOSE: The SSO Contracting Specialist is accountable for coordinator, preparation, and execution of clinical study contracts (PI, site, institution, MSA, local vendors, etc., as applicable) in a direct country or extended country group (OPC and satellite countries) in close collaboration with SSO Study Start-Up Managers, SSO Clinical Project Managers and SSO Finance Specialists in compliance with GCP/ICH and regulatory requirements.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Supports country SSU strategy in close collaboration with the SSO Study Start-Up Team Lead and the SSO Study Start-Up Managers to ensure SSU timelines and deliverables are met according to country commitments.
-Accountable for coordination, preparation and execution of clinical study contracts and amendments (PI, site, institution, MSA, local vendors, etc., as applicable) for assigned projects.
-Tracks and oversees contract status including the dispatch and return of contracts.
-Negotiates financial & legal conditions, escalates issues as applicable.
-Single point of contact for local Legal and ERC (e.g., for patient reimbursement topics)
-Develops and standardizes local contract templates (e.g., for EC submission if required by local regulation) and MSAs.
-Adheres to financial standards, prevailing legislations, ICH/GCP, IRB/IEC, Health Authority and SOP requirements.
Implements innovative and efficient processes which are aligned with company strategy.

ACTIVITES AND INTERFACES:
-Externally facing role with impact on Principal Investigators and Institutions/Site business offices.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICTATORS:
1. Performance against study commitments at the country level, especially set-up/delivery of trials per defined contracting timelines and milestones (coordinator, preparation, and execution of clinical study contracts and amendments)
2. Delivery of study milestones in accordance with prevailing legislations, ICH/GSP, IRB/IEC, Heath Authority and SOP Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:
-Bachelor's degree required
-2+ years experience working in clinical trial contracts

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

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The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $57,000.00 - $125,900.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.