As a Disease Area Site Contracting Lead works with cross-functional teams to understand and develop startup and site contracting strategies specific to a program or study. They manage timelines and escalations within the program or study for site contracts, confidentiality agreements and LOAs and ensure completion of all therapeutic area agreements.
ResponsibilitiesWhat you will be doing:
Understands therapeutic area timelines and activities required under site contracting and coordinated activitiesAttend therapeutic area program calls with Clinical Operations Program Lead and other cross-functional team members to set strategies for program startup and amendment rolloutsPoint of escalation for crossfunctional study team for site contracting concerns or issues on a specific programIdentifies and develops risk and mitigation strategies for the therapeutic areaWorks with Site Contracting Regional Managers on process or performance issues identifiedParticipates in routine activation and timeline discussions as well as team meetings for studies within designated therapeutic areaOversight of CTMS study / therapeutic level reportsOversight of baselining site activation dates with startupDevelopment and reporting of program metrics to CBM HeadAttendance at CTAC and site selection discussionsOversight of CDAs and LOAs timelines for a therapeutic areaAttendance at Site Engagement or Investigator Meetings to train and educate on Vertex templates and contracting processesProvide routine therapeutic area updates and reports to Management as required QualificationsREQUIREMENTS
Strong communication (written and verbal) skills to be able to interact with internal groups as well as external groups Strong analytical capabilities Advanced presentation skillsAble to proactively identify project opportunities, challenges/risks and implement appropriate actions with some supervisionAbility to work in a matrix, cross-functional teamAbility to understand, clearly articulate, and defend site contracting decisions Thorough understanding of contracting and budgeting processesAbility to provide high-level feedback Can identify, communicate about, and propose solutions for any site issues that may arise
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
BS. or Advanced Degree Minimum of 5 plus years experience in clinical development including knowledge of site contracts and budgets
What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
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