Parexel is excited to announce an opportunity for a skilled Clinical Contract and Budget Specialist proficient in both French and English to become an integral part of our expanding team with a prominent sponsor in Europe.

In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in facilitating the execution of clinical site contracts and budget management for our Sponsor’s clinical development initiatives. From the initiation of contracts to their final execution and necessary modifications, your expertise will be vital to our operations.

Key Responsibilities for This Role

• Engage in negotiations and manage Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA), site budgets, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Consultant Agreements, and any related contracts.
• As needed, oversee CRO or Functional Service Provider activities to develop clinical site budgets, ensuring alignment with clinical operations and study protocols.
• Uphold adherence to Fair Market Value (FMV) principles and compliance guidelines across all contracts.
• Monitor contract progress, perform necessary follow-ups, and ensure the timely execution of clinical site contracts.
• Supervise CRO and Functional Service Provider tasks concerning site CDAs.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including R&D, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, and Finance in contract execution.
• Design, maintain, and analyze tools and systems (like spreadsheets, Smartsheet, databases) to oversee the contract lifecycle, while creating internal metadata for precise reporting.
• Offer guidance and support to new members of clinical operations and outsourcing teams, as well as R&D teams, in the areas of site contracts and budgets.

About Parexel

At Parexel, we are dedicated to supporting clinical studies in a wide array of therapeutic areas and have forged strong partnerships with a diverse client portfolio. We are proud to assist with the trials of many of today’s leading pharmaceutical products, while also championing innovative treatments that are crucial for patient health.

Become a vital part of our collaborative team, where your contributions will be valued and impactful.

What We Seek in a Candidate

We are looking for dedicated professionals who prioritize patient well-being above all. This commitment embodies our ethos of working with heart.

Here are the specific qualifications we’re looking for:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector, focusing on clinical site contracts and/or outsourcing management.
• Strong proficiency in both French and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experienced user of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively in a dynamic, growing environment.
• Enthusiasm for learning about international clinical pharmaceutical standards, ICH/GCP guidelines, and regulatory compliance.
• A keen interest in enhancing knowledge of contracts and budgeting to support Sponsor clinical trials.
• Familiarity with clinical trial functions, including clinical operations, regulatory, and drug safety processes.
• Strong multitasking abilities and the skill to prioritize tasks effectively.