Negotiate, finalize, and execute all types of site contracts required for site activation, including budget negotiations
Manage contract amendments post site activation, including negotiation, finalization, and execution
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements (e.g., clinical study agreements, service agreements, team member agreements, and related documents)
Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, guidelines, and ICH-GCP (International Council for Harmonization - Good Clinical Practice)
Apply and review contract language against negotiation and budget parameters
Serve as a key liaison between site contract staff and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication on contract status and issues
Manage the contract execution process, including obtaining signatures and ensuring timely completion
Maintain accurate records and ensure proper archival of all contract documentation
Develop and maintain positive relationships with clinical trial sites
Align contract terms with study protocols, budgets, and timelines
Identify contract risks or issues and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve them
Track and report contracting progress, timelines, and milestones in real time
Ensure completeness, accuracy, and first-time quality of all documents
Ensure all necessary supporting documents (e.g., insurance certificates, indemnification letters, power of attorney) are in place
Stay current with applicable regulatory requirements and country-specific laws
Contribute to process improvements and support site contracting strategies
Provide guidance to study teams and project management on site contracting matters
Additional Details
Global, fast-paced work environment with cross-functional collaboration
Opportunity to work independently while interacting with colleagues worldwide
Role requires strong multitasking, attention to detail, and professionalism under pressure
Involvement in global clinical trial operations and regulatory frameworks
Requirements
2-5 years of experience in site contracting or a related field within the Clinical Research Organization (CRO) industry
Experience in legal contracts or project finance, ideally within clinical trials
Strong negotiation, diplomacy, and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret legal language and budgets
Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in a virtual team en
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
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.
Who We're Looking For
At Parexel, we are a leading global Clinical Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to delivering life-changing medicines to patients around the world. We are seeking an experienced Site Contract Associate (SCA) to join a dedicated global team in a very fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional, contract specialist, or project finance professional with experience in the clinical trials industry.
In this role, you will be responsible for negotiation with sites, as well as the finalization and execution of all types of site contracts required for site activation, including budget negotiations. Post site activation, you will manage the negotiation, finalization, and execution of amendments to original contracts, ensuring the highest standard of quality and compliance with relevant regulatory requirements. This home-based role can be in Argentina or Mexico and plays a critical client-facing role within complex, global clinical trials.
The ideal candidate has strong negotiation and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously. You are comfortable working independently in a virtual team environment while interacting with colleagues globally and maintaining strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
To succeed in this role, you must have experience in legal contracts or project finance, excellent English communication skills, and strong capabilities in Excel, writing, and working with budgets and numbers. A university degree, ideally in Law or Translation, is required. Fluency in English is required, and additional languages, including conversational Portuguese, are beneficial.
Parexel · Argentina