Site Contracts Lead/Senior Site Contracts Associate - Talent Pool

The Opportunity

As a Site Contract Lead, you'll be at the heart of clinical trial execution, orchestrating the site contracting process that keeps trials moving forward. You'll own the full lifecycle of site contracts—from strategy and execution to performance monitoring and risk mitigation—while leading a team and partnering with global stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration. This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment and sees contract management not just as a process, but as a strategic advantage for project success.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership & Oversight

Lead the site contracting process end-to-end, ensuring timely and effective contract execution

Develop and implement best practices, processes, and tools that elevate site contract management across projects

Oversee and mentor a project-specific Site Contracts team, providing guidance and specialized training

Participate in Key Opinion Meetings (KOMs) to shape contracting strategies and tactics

Performance & Risk Management

Monitor and drive performance metrics including contract cycle times, aging, quality, and compliance

Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to timelines, costs, strategy effectiveness, and quality

Maintain rigorous budget control, tracking and communicating costs with precision and timeliness

Support project hour forecasting to ensure accurate resource allocation and planning

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

Build strong, lasting relationships with sponsors, internal teams, vendors, CROs, and sites

Facilitate alignment across cross-functional teams including Start-up, Clinical Operations, Investigator Payments, and Business Development

Project Excellence

Develop all project setup documents including CTA templates, fallback languages, and Site Contract Plans

Advise on investigator grant budgets and parameters in collaboration with global Grant Strategy teams

Monitor data accuracy and completeness throughout the contracting lifecycle

Who You Are

Experience & Education

3-5 years of experience in site contracting within the CRO industry

Bachelor's degree in a related field (law, economics, business, social sciences) or equivalent training/industry experience

Key Competencies

Leadership & Influence: Strong diplomacy, leadership, and the ability to motivate individuals and teams

Communication: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with polished presentation abilities

Analytical Excellence: Strong analytical skills with the ability to create and interpret legal language and budgets

Contract Expertise: Ability to comprehend and interpret complex contract language; strong negotiation skills

Global Mindset: Thrives in virtual, multicultural team environments across different time zones

Problem-Solving: Identifies issues independently and executes solutions with effective decision-making

Attention to Detail: Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and maintains high professional standards

Technical Proficiency: Solid working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with eTMF and contract management systems

Project Management: Excellent ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Why Join Parexel?

Parexel is a leading Clinical Research Organization where your work directly impacts the development of life-changing therapies. You'll work with a talented, global team, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow your expertise in a dynamic, innovative environment.

How to Apply

Interested in joining our talent pool? We'd love to hear from you! Submit your resume and a brief note about why you're interested in this opportunity. Even if we're not actively hiring today, your profile will be kept on file for future consideration as positions become available.

Parexel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.