Site Activation Specialist / Contract Specialist

This position is part of IQVIA’s Global Site Activation Team, focusing on contracting and budgeting for clinical trial sites at the country level. The role supports site activation activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, SOPs, and project requirements while maintaining accurate documentation and providing strategic budget guidance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for investigative sites, Site Activation Managers, Project Management teams, and relevant departments regarding all contract and budget‑related activities, ensuring full compliance with SOPs, WIs, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the end‑to‑end contract and budget process, including feasibility support, site identification inputs, start‑up planning, and site activation deliverables.
• Maintain and update internal systems, databases, trackers, and project‑specific tools to ensure accurate documentation of contract status, negotiation cycles, and approval timelines.
• Analyze site‑specific budget requests, evaluate fair‑market value considerations, and provide recommendations to management based on performance metrics and negotiation trends.
• Develop and agree on project‑specific contract and budget timelines; proactively monitor progress and implement contingency actions when delays or risks are identified.
• Track, review, and follow up on the approval and execution process for contracts and budgets to ensure alignment with start‑up timelines.
• Provide local expert guidance on contracting processes to SAMs and project teams during initial planning and throughout project execution.
• Conduct quality control checks on site‑submitted documents and contract‑related materials to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Engage directly with sponsors as needed to support complex negotiations, escalation points, or contract strategy discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Law, or a related field (required).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in clinical research, with at least 6 months of direct experience in site contract and budget negotiations.
• Demonstrated experience in managing contract/budget negotiations and timelines within global or local clinical trial settings.
• Experience in a lead or senior capacity is preferred, including cross‑functional coordination with regulatory, clinical operations, and project management teams.
• Strong understanding of local regulatory guidelines, site payment structures, and fair‑market‑value (FMV) principles.

Benefits

• Exposure across 21 Therapeutic Areas.
• Work within a global team operating across 141 locations.
• Access to new, innovative technologies.
• Collaborative and vibrant work environment.