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Pfizer

Oct 24, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • United Kingdom, +11
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need extensive clinical development experience, a bachelor's degree, budget negotiation skills, legal knowledge (JD preferred), strong communication, and leadership abilities.
  • You will negotiate contracts and budgets, manage site relationships, oversee the global budget process, and ensure compliance with legal and financial standards for clinical trials.

Requirements

  • Proven/extensive experience in clinical development operations or clinical trial outsourcing and a bachelor’s degree.
  • Experience with clinical study budgets and contracting negotiation principles, practices, processes, and activities.
  • Balance of general business, compliance, finance, legal, and drug development experience.
  • Precise communications and presentation skills.
  • Ability to plan, identify and mitigate risks to site contacting timelines.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead by influence rather than positional power to accomplish critical deliverables.
  • Demonstrated success in working in a highly matrix-based organization.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills and strong competency with tools.
  • Good organizational, negotiation skills and time management capability.
  • Experience in clinical development operations or clinical trial outsourcing and a US Juris Doctorate or equivalent legal degree.
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating of Clinical Trial Agreements with clinical trial sites in a global operation.
  • Analytical and negotiation skills and techniques.
  • Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal interactions skills.

Responsibilities

  • Working with a dynamic team of site contracts experts, you will play an important role in negotiating contracts and budgets.
  • Exercise good judgment in balancing the risks for Pfizer in making budget and contractual decisions against the impacts to Pfizer clinical trial timelines.
  • Follow GPD processes to develop, negotiate, track and execute global clinical study agreements with institutions and investigators participating in sponsored clinical trials.
  • Work with partners to develop and oversee the global site budget process.
  • Work with clinical trial sites and directly negotiate cost, business and contractual terms and conditions with investigators/institutions, making changes to contract templates within the Legal division approved parameters.
  • Lead and develop relationships with key investigational sites and Site Management Organizations across the contracting and budgeting interface.
  • Lead study level site contracting activities, direct other ICL and act as primary study point of contract for site contracting issues and timelines on assigned studies.
  • Partner with Legal and other divisions to manage escalations in the site budgeting and contracting space.
  • Partner with Legal, Finance, pCRO and other divisions to identify and implement areas of improvement in the site contracting space.
  • Has knowledge of the principles, concepts and theories in applicable business discipline.
  • Collaborates with invoicing specialists and/or invoice service provider to ensure alignment with Investigative Site contracting and compensation requirements.
  • Applies acquired job skills and procedures to complete substantive assignments, projects and tasks of moderate scope and complexity in applicable discipline.
  • Contributes to design, development and implementation of major business initiatives or special projects. Applies technical skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to the achievement of business objectives at GPD or WSR Functional Line level – e.g., WSR Worldwide Safety, WSR Worldwide Regulatory Operations, GPD Clinical Development & Operations, etc.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Investigator Contracts Lead?

The Investigator Contracts Lead is responsible for direct site-facing contract and budget negotiations throughout the contract execution process with assigned clinical investigator sites, as well as overseeing other contracting professionals on assigned studies.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

Proven/extensive experience in clinical development operations or clinical trial outsourcing and a bachelor’s degree are required.

What skills are important for success in this role?

Important skills include precise communication and presentation abilities, negotiation skills, good organizational skills, and the capability to manage time effectively.

Is a legal degree preferred for this position?

Yes, experience with a US Juris Doctorate or equivalent legal degree is preferred, along with experience in drafting and negotiating Clinical Trial Agreements.

What qualities are valued in Pfizer's work culture?

Pfizer values a diverse and inclusive workforce and looks for candidates who embrace the company’s values of courage, joy, equity, and excellence.

Will I be working in a team environment?

Yes, the role involves working with a dynamic team of site contracts experts and collaborating with various partners within the organization.

Is there a focus on digital transformation in this role?

Yes, Pfizer has a company-wide digital transformation strategy aimed at enhancing drug discovery and development, which is an integral part of the work culture.

What is Pfizer's stance on employees with disabilities?

Pfizer is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and encourages candidates to apply, assuring reasonable adjustments will be made to support their application and career.

What kind of education background is preferred for candidates?

While a bachelor’s degree is required, a higher degree in law or relevant experience in clinical development operations is preferred.

Are employees encouraged to pursue work-life balance?

Yes, Pfizer aims to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture that encourages employees to achieve work-life harmony.

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Pfizer

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1849
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Pfizer is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative healthcare solutions. They are committed to improving the health and well-being of people around the world. Pfizer's mission is to be a leading force in the fight against diseases and to provide access to safe, effective, and affordable medicines. Their purpose is to make a positive impact on society by advancing medical science, developing breakthrough therapies, and collaborating with healthcare professionals and partners to address unmet medical needs. With a focus on research, development, and the production of pharmaceutical products, Pfizer plays a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare and improving patient outcomes.