OverviewIn this Senior Site Contracts role, you'll own contract strategy and start-up contracting for selected sponsors, enabling complex studies and multi-protocol programs.
You'll work with sponsors, RSU regional teams, and internal partners to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality contracting.
The role combines legal, operational, and financial expertise to drive efficient study start-ups and credible contracting metrics.
This position offers line-management opportunities and a chance to influence contracting strategy at scale.
Retribuzione / Benefitscollaborative environment
growth-oriented
career progression
professional development opportunities
global program exposure
competitive base pay range
ResponsabilitàDevelop 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 with sponsors, stakeholders, and RSU regional teams to ensure successful project delivery and sponsor compliance
Provide legal, operational, and financial contracting expertise to support site agreements and streamline start-up and maintenance
Prepare and review scientific, technical, and administrative documentation for study initiation
Analyze contracting landscape and disseminate contracting intelligence across the company
Ensure contracting efficiency, 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 standards
Mentor and coach colleagues with training and technical guidance
Present to clients and professional bodies as needed
Maintain accurate internal documentation (CTMS, trackers, project plans)
Build and maintain relationships with key accounts and preferred clients
Requisiti fondamentaliBachelor's degree in related field
5+ years of site contracting experience within a sponsor or CRO
International contract expert experience
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working in matrix teams
Advanced legal, financial, and technical writing abilities
Solid understanding of clinical trial regulations (GCP/ICH) and drug development
Knowledge of local and global regulatory requirements, SOPs, and corporate standards
Independent judgment and ability to take calculated risks
Strong project leadership and mentoring experience
Excellent planning, organizational, and presentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office tools
Deep knowledge of clinical trial contract management processes
Experience using metrics to drive timelines and deliverables
Ability to drive programs across departments
Negotiation
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Contract management
Regulatory knowledge (GCP/ICH)
Legal writing

📌 Senior Site Contracts Associate, Iqvia Biotech - Italy (Bardi)
🏢 Iqvia
📍 Bardi