Job Description

General Summary:

The Associate Director, Clinical Site Contracting is responsible for providing oversight to the Site Contracting group and ensures that the goals and objectives of the department are met. This role will be accountable for global site contract negotiations in support of clinical programs, non-clinical programs, confidentiality agreements and letter of agreements across all therapeutic areas.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight to the Site Contracting group
• Oversee resource forecasting and assignments for the Site Contracting group
• Provide advanced technical knowledge related to global clinical agreements including Fair Market Value assessments and industry standards
• Make recommendations and provide guidance on site contracting strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive results
• Identify, develop and ensure delivery of appropriate training for the Site Contracting group
• Oversee site contracting managers and/or therapeutic area leads
• Liaise with FSP or CRO management
• Manage quality events and process issues identified in the site contracting group
• Collaborate with Clinical Budget Analyst manager and Site Payment manager to ensure alignment and efficiencies within Clinical Budget Management are maintained
• As a people manager within the organization, has financial accountabilities and human resource responsibilities for assigned staff.

Knowledge and Skills:

• In-depth experience with clinical trial site agreements
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self-directed and ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Negotiation, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to lead and build effective teams
• Make timely and clear business decisions that are financially responsible, accountable, justifiable, and defensible in accordance with organization policies and procedures
• Advising on and leading complex negotiations

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
• Extensive experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience in clinical development including knowledge of site contracts and budgets.
• Demonstrated management experience

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion – you’re always welcome on-site; or select
2. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
3. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com