Senior Site Contracts Associate, IQVIA Biotech - UK

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Contracts Associate to manage contract strategy and oversee all start-up contracting activities for selected sponsors.

In this role, you will support complex studies and multi-protocol programs, ensuring high-quality delivery and operational excellence.

This position may also include line-management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop complex investigator grant estimates, contracting strategies, and proposal text to support business development.
• Create and maintain contract and budget templates, systems, tools, processes, and training materials for complex studies and multi-protocol programs.
• Collaborate closely with sponsors, stakeholders, and RSU regional teams to ensure successful delivery of the project scope and compliance with sponsor requirements.
• Provide legal, operational, and financial contracting expertise to support site agreements and facilitate efficient study start-up and maintenance.
• Create and review scientific, technical, and administrative documentation required for study initiation.
• Assess the contracting landscape and contribute to the analysis and dissemination of contracting intelligence across the company.
• Ensure contracting efficiency, adherence to timelines, and achievement of financial targets.
• Track and report contracting performance metrics and out-of-scope activities.
• Partner with Quality Management to uphold high contract management and quality standards.
• Mentor and coach colleagues, delivering training and technical guidance.
• Present to clients and professional bodies as needed.
• Maintain accurate internal system documentation, including CTMS, trackers, and project plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with preferred clients, serving as liaison for key accounts when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (required).
• 5+ years of site contracting experience within a sponsor or CRO, including demonstrable experience as an international contract expert.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to challenge and influence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven success working within matrix teams.
• Advanced legal, financial, and technical writing abilities.
• Solid understanding of clinical trial regulations, GCP/ICH, and the overall drug development process.
• Knowledge of local and global regulatory requirements, SOPs, and corporate standards.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and take calculated risks.
• Strong project leadership skills and experience mentoring others.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office tools.
• Deep knowledge of clinical trial contract management processes.
• Proven experience leveraging metrics to establish timelines and deliverables.
• Ability to initiate and grow programs across departments to drive organizational impact.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on global, high-complexity clinical programs.
• A collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented environment.
• The chance to influence key clients and shape contracting strategy at scale.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.