Parexel
Global Site Contract Lead / Senior Site Contract Lead
Serbia · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerParexel
- LocationSerbia
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.
Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.
About the Role
Parexel is seeking an experienced Global Site Contract Lead (SCL)/Senior Site Contract Lead (SSCL) to drive excellence in clinical trial site contracting. These levels require people with experience leading site contracting across multiple countries and regions in a sponsor-facing capacity
You'll oversee the complete contracting lifecycle—from strategy and negotiation through execution and performance monitoring—while streamlining processes, controlling costs, and managing risks. As a key orchestrator, you'll ensure internal teams, sponsors, sites, and external partners stay aligned and focused on delivering successful clinical trials.
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The role is based remotely in the following countries which you must be living and have the right to work in:
Croatia
Czech Republic
Georgia
Hungary
Lithuania
Poland
Romania
Serbia
Ukraine
What You'll Do
- Lead end-to-end site contracting for clinical trials, ensuring timely and effective contract execution
- Monitor and report on critical metrics including cycle times, contract quality, and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle
- Develop and implement contracting strategy documents, templates, and best practices that drive efficiency and consistency
- Collaborate with global teams on investigator grant budgets and fee parameters
- Manage project-specific contracting teams, providing leadership, training, and mentorship
- Identify and mitigate risks related to timelines, budgets, strategy effectiveness, and quality
- Maintain transparent communication with all stakeholders—sponsors, internal teams, vendors, CROs, and sites
- Build and strengthen relationships across internal and external partners to expedite contract execution
- Support cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations, Feasibility, Business Development, and Investigator Payments
- Provide regular performance updates and insights to clients and senior management
- Ensure accurate budget tracking and resource forecasting for the contracting team
What We're Looking For
- Very strong global site contracting experience within a CRO or other clinical research setting.
- Experience leading site contracting across multiple countries and regions
- Bachelor's degree in law, business, economics, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills with ability to interpret complex legal language
- Excellent leadership, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence across teams
- Outstanding organizational and project management abilities—comfortable juggling multiple concurrent projects
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Experience with contract management systems and eTMF platforms
- Ability to thrive in virtual, multicultural, and cross-timezone environments
- Demonstrated thought leadership, problem-solving ability, and grace under pressure
Why Join Us?
You'll take ownership of a critical function that directly impacts trial success, working with talented cross-functional teams and gaining exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and global operations.
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- SeniorityLead / Principal
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