Investigator Contracts Lead I - FSP

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Investigator Contracts Lead I – FSP based in Brazil.

This role plays a key part in enabling the successful initiation of global clinical trials by managing site contracting and budget negotiations with investigative sites.
You will act as a primary liaison for contract and budget discussions, ensuring alignment between clinical timelines, legal frameworks, and site expectations.
The position requires strong coordination across legal, finance, CRO partners, and clinical operations teams in a highly matrixed global environment.
You will lead study-level contracting activities, supporting both internal stakeholders and external research sites throughout the start-up phase.
A key focus is balancing risk, compliance, and operational efficiency while ensuring timely execution of clinical trial agreements.
You will also contribute to process improvements and escalation management across contracting workflows.
This is a high-impact role where negotiation expertise and cross-functional collaboration directly accelerate clinical development timelines.

Accountabilities:

• Lead site contracting and budget negotiation activities for assigned clinical studies, ensuring timely execution of Clinical Trial Agreements and amendments.
• Manage and oversee Per-Subject Cost (PSC) processes and global site budget development in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for site contracting issues, escalations, and timeline management across assigned studies.
• Negotiate contractual, financial, and business terms with clinical trial sites within approved legal and compliance frameworks.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, pCROs, and clinical operations teams to resolve escalations and improve contracting processes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align contracting timelines with study start-up objectives.
• Lead and support other contracting professionals when applicable, ensuring consistency and quality across deliverables.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in life sciences, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in clinical development operations, clinical trial outsourcing, or site contracting.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial agreements, budgeting principles, and negotiation processes in a global environment.
• Experience working with clinical trial sites and managing contract negotiations in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Solid understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical research compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to manage risks and ensure delivery against tight clinical timelines.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package aligned with clinical operations expertise
• Opportunity to work in a global clinical research environment
• Exposure to international studies and cross-functional project teams
• Career development within clinical operations and contracting functions
• Collaborative and mission-driven culture focused on advancing healthcare innovation
• Flexible working arrangements depending on project requirements
• Participation in high-impact clinical development programs

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