Contract Negotiator - Germany

Why Join Clinical Functional Service Partnerships (CFSP)?At IQVIA, our Clinical Functional Service Partnership (CFSP) models offer the best of both worlds: the opportunity to work as an integrated member of a leading sponsor's team while benefiting from the global expertise, career development and support of IQVIA. CFSP roles provide the opportunity to develop specialist expertise on a dedicated program, with the flexibility to expand across sponsors and therapeutic areas as your career progresses. Through our long-standing partnerships with top pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, you will contribute to the delivery of cutting-edge clinical research programs that bring innovative treatments to patients worldwide. Our professionals support studies across all phases of development and a broad range of therapeutic areas, gaining valuable experience in diverse and dynamic research environments. Contract Negotiator At IQVIA, our Contract Negotiators play a critical role in accelerating clinical trial start-up by leading the negotiation, preparation and execution of site agreements and associated legal documents. Working within a sponsor-dedicated environment, you will partner with investigative sites, sponsors, legal teams and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure contracts are negotiated efficiently while maintaining compliance with sponsor requirements and local regulations. As a key contributor to study start-up timelines, you will leverage your negotiation expertise to resolve contractual issues, mitigate risks and drive timely site activation. Backed by IQVIA's global infrastructure and industry-leading technology, you will gain valuable sponsor-facing exposure and opportunities for long-term career growth within clinical research. Responsibilities

• Negotiate clinical trial contracts with research sites, ensuring agreements are completed on time and meet quality and compliance requirements.
• Manage contract changes and additional agreements while balancing business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Support contract planning and study start-up activities for assigned sponsors, studies, and programs.
• Help develop investigator grants, site budgets, contracting plans, and proposal documents.
• Prepare and negotiate contract terms, payment schedules, and budget templates based on project and sponsor needs.
• Work closely with sponsors, stakeholders, and regional study start-up teams to achieve project goals and timelines.
• Provide contract-related guidance and support to study teams on operational and financial matters.
• Gather and share contract and market information to support study planning and decision-making.
• Monitor contract activities to ensure timelines, milestones, and financial goals are met.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in clinical research contract management or a similar role.
• Familiarity with clinical trial processes regulatory requirements and contract lifecycle management.
• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills.

Build Your Future with IQVIA If you want to make a genuine difference in how quickly lifechanging trials get off the ground, we would love to hear from you. As a Contract Negotiator within Clinical FSP, you will play an important role in supporting the timely initiation of clinical trials while helping sponsors bring innovative treatments to patients faster. At IQVIA, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative studies, collaborate with industry-leading sponsors, leverage cutting-edge technology and develop your career within a global organization dedicated to transforming healthcare and improving patient outcomes worldwide. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.