Site Contracts Manager (Türkiye)

Position Summary:

Review, draft, negotiate and track a variety of legal agreements including confidentiality agreements, master confidentiality agreements, clinical study agreements and amendment agreements. Work closely with Clinical Operations study team and play a key role to ensure deliverables are in alignment with defined study timelines.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Review, draft and negotiate site contracts, and possible a variety of other agreements, including master services agreements, consulting agreements, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other contracts.
• Work with supervisor and various internal/external key stakeholders to resolve/escalate contractual issues.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures and contracting standards.
• Update relevant study team members regarding the status of contract negotiations and execution.
• Establish, track, report and manage site contract metrics.
• Support the maintenance of contract files and databases, including contract archiving.
• Assist in designing and implementing policies and procedures to affect the timely execution of contracts.
• Recognize where processes can be improved and take corrective action.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Fluent Turkish and English
• Graduate, postgraduate, 4-year college degree
• Experience in a CRO or on clinical site's side
• Relevant experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating site Clinical Trial Agreements, Vendor Contracts and Site Budget negotiations, but no less than 5 years’ experience.
• Substantial experience in site contract and budget negotiation in Turkey, with expertise in Turkish local requirements ( experience related to any other country and/or region is considered a strong plus)
• Experienced leading interactions with Study Teams

Preferred:

• Bachelors in law, scientific fields, business administration or equivalent degree
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail
• Knowledgeable on setting up Contracting Plans - Guides for CTA & Budget negotiations
• Successful handling relationship study team and/or with CRAs/Start-up Associate/(S)BSCA to meet study timelines
• Experienced leading interactions with Sponsors

Skills and Competencies:

• Possesses strong organizational/written communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Executes time-sensitive matters while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exhibits high self-motivation and integrity.