Senior Site Contracts Associate, IQVIA Biotech - Italy

IQVIA Biotech partners exclusively with biotech and emerging biopharma companies to support clinical development across all phases and therapeutic areas. agile structure, collaborative culture, and deep therapeutic expertise allow us to deliver tailored solutions that help bring innovative treatments to patients faster.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Contracts Associate to manage contract strategy and oversee all start‑up contracting activities for selected sponsors. In this role, you will support complex studies and multi‑protocol programs, ensuring high-quality delivery and operational excellence. This position may also include line‑management responsibilities.

If you are a strategic thinker with strong expertise in international clinical trial contracting, we’d love to speak with you.

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  Develop complex investigator grant estimates, contracting strategies, and proposal text to support business development.

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  Create and maintain contract and budget templates, systems, tools, processes, and training materials for complex studies and multi‑protocol programs.

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  Collaborate closely with sponsors, stakeholders, and RSU regional teams to ensure successful delivery of the project scope and compliance with sponsor requirements.

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  Provide legal, operational, and financial contracting expertise to support site agreements and facilitate efficient study start-up and maintenance.

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  Create and review scientific, technical, and administrative documentation required for study initiation.

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  Assess the contracting landscape and contribute to the analysis and dissemination of contracting intelligence across the company.

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  Ensure contracting efficiency, adherence to timelines, and achievement of financial targets.

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  Track and report contracting performance metrics and out-of-scope activities.

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  Partner with Quality Management to uphold high contract management and quality standards.

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  Mentor and coach colleagues, delivering training and technical guidance.

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  Present to clients and professional bodies as needed.

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  Maintain accurate internal system documentation, including CTMS, trackers, and project plans.

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  Build and maintain strong relationships with preferred clients, serving as liaison for key accounts when required.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (required).

• 5+ years of site contracting experience within a sponsor or CRO, including demonstrable experience as an international contract expert.

• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to challenge and influence.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven success working within matrix teams.

• Advanced legal, financial, and technical writing abilities.

• Solid understanding of clinical trial regulations, GCP/ICH, and the overall drug development process.

• Knowledge of local and global regulatory requirements, SOPs, and corporate standards.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and take calculated risks.

• Strong project leadership skills and experience mentoring others.

• Excellent planning, organizational, and presentation skills.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office tools.

• Deep knowledge of clinical trial contract management processes.

• Proven experience leveraging metrics to establish timelines and deliverables.

• Ability to initiate and grow programs across departments to drive organizational impact.