Site Activation Lead - Contracts

Site Activation Lead - Contracts - Montreal, QC

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.
Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.
That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

Responsable de l’activation du centre

Rôle :

Diriger les activités de démarrage des essais cliniques en ayant une bonne connaissance des objectifs du client et en aidant à élaborer un plan de distribution par pays et par centre d’étude.

S’assurer que l’équipe chargée des contrats respecte les délais de manière globale dans le cadre d’une équipe de projet clinique plus large.

Superviser la prestation quotidienne de tous les aspects des négociations au centre pour les projets assignés.

S’assurer que chaque projet a une stratégie contractuelle pour les centres d’étude qui garantit que le plan d’activation est appliqué dans le respect des échéanciers et des attentes des commanditaires et conformément aux indicateurs clés de performance d’ICON/du client, aux POS d’ICON/du client, aux normes d’établissement de rapports, aux réglementations applicables et aux normes de qualité d’ICON.

Diriger les initiatives du commanditaire comme des réunions de démarrage, de défense des offres, des mises à jour du projet et des appels de relance, ainsi que d’autres communications.

Utiliser ses compétences en gestion de projet pour optimiser les performances et la collaboration afin d’assurer la réussite des résultats de l’étude grâce à des négociations sur la qualité et l’exécution des contrats dans les délais impartis.

Capacité à travailler dans un environnement où la communication tend à être à un niveau réactif tout en étant en mesure de mettre en place des solutions proactives.

Vision stratégique de l’importance des contrats sur les échéanciers de lancement de centre.

Capacité à démontrer la gestion des indicateurs clés de performance pour l’exécution des contrats et des budgets.

Encadrement des associés juniors sous contrats.

Exigences :

Baccalauréat de préférence en sciences de la vie, en gestion d’entreprise et/ou en études juridiques.

Un minimum de 5 ans d’expérience dans un environnement de recherche clinique, axée sur la négociation de contrats et de budgets, et une expérience en démarrage d’étude.

Excellentes compétences en gestion de projet.

Connaissance des processus réglementaires et de soumission.

Excellentes compétences en matière de communication écrite et verbale.

Capacité à travailler avec un échéancier serré et à influencer les autres à respecter les échéanciers.

Expérience dans la direction de contrats du centre et de négociations budgétaires pour le compte du commanditaire/de l’organisme de recherche clinique.

Solide capacité à comprendre et à communiquer au personnel clinique non juridique les implications des décisions concernant la formulation des contrats et les demandes de budget.

Compréhension globale de la gestion des contrats.

Excellentes compétences en communication écrite et orale.

Capacité à mettre l’accent sur la prestation globale et à gérer les échéanciers des contrats pour raccourcir les délais de négociation des contrats.

Capacité à mettre en place des systèmes et des processus pour réussir.

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The role:

• Lead clinical trial start-up activities by understanding the client objectives and assist in the development of the plan in regards to global contracting for country and site distribution

• Ensure contracts team is holistically meeting timelines as part of a larger Clinical Project Team.

• Oversees day to day delivery of all aspects of site negotiations for the projects assigned.

• Ensures that each project has a site contract strategy that ensures the site activation plan is achieved and meets sponsor timelines and expectations and is in compliance with ICON/client KPIs, ICON/client SOPs, reporting norms, appropriate regulations and ICON’s quality standards

• Lead sponsor initiatives such as kick-off meetings, bid defenses, project update and status calls, and other communications

• Utilize project management skills to optimize performance and collaboration to ensure successful study outcomes with successful negotiations of quality and timely contract executions.

• Ability to work in an environment where communication tends to be at a reactive level and can still work to set up proactive solutions.

• Strategic view of the importance of contracts on Site Initiation Timelines.

• Must be able to demonstrate management of key performance indicators for contracts and budgets delivery

• Mentoring junior contracts associates

What you need:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in life sciences, business management and and/or legal studies

• Minimum of 5 year of experience in a Clinical Research environment, focusing on Contract and budget negotiation and Start Up experience

• Project management skills

• Understanding of regulatory and submission processes

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and influence others to achieve deadlines

• Experience in leading Site Contracts and Budget Negotiation on behalf of a sponsor/CRO

• Strong ability to understand and communicate with non-legal clinical staff the implications of decisions regarding contract language and budget requests

• Global understanding of contracts management

• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.

• Ability to remain focused on the overall delivery and manage contract timelines to shorten contract negotiation times

• Ability to set up systems and processes to achieve success

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.
ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

What ICON can offer you:

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At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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