Global Site Contract Lead / Senior SCL - Clinical Research

About the Role

Parexel is seeking an experienced Global Site Contract Lead (SCL)/Senior Site Contract Lead (SSCL) to drive excellence in clinical trial site contracting. These levels require people with experience leading site contracting across multiple countries and regions in a sponsor-facing capacity

You'll oversee the complete contracting lifecycle—from strategy and negotiation through execution and performance monitoring—while streamlining processes, controlling costs, and managing risks. As a key orchestrator, you'll ensure internal teams, sponsors, sites, and external partners stay aligned and focused on delivering successful clinical trials.

The role is based remotely in the following countries which you must be living and have the right to work in:

Croatia

Czech Republic

Georgia

Hungary

Lithuania

Poland

Romania

Serbia

Ukraine

What You'll Do

Lead end-to-end site contracting for clinical trials, ensuring timely and effective contract execution

Monitor and report on critical metrics including cycle times, contract quality, and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle

Develop and implement contracting strategy documents, templates, and best practices that drive efficiency and consistency

Collaborate with global teams on investigator grant budgets and fee parameters

Manage project-specific contracting teams, providing leadership, training, and mentorship

Identify and mitigate risks related to timelines, budgets, strategy effectiveness, and quality

Maintain transparent communication with all stakeholders—sponsors, internal teams, vendors, CROs, and sites

Build and strengthen relationships across internal and external partners to expedite contract execution

Support cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations, Feasibility, Business Development, and Investigator Payments

Provide regular performance updates and insights to clients and senior management

Ensure accurate budget tracking and resource forecasting for the contracting team

What We're Looking For

Very strong global site contracting experience within a CRO or other clinical research setting.

Experience leading site contracting across multiple countries and regions

Bachelor's degree in law, business, economics, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)

Strong negotiation and contract management skills with ability to interpret complex legal language

Excellent leadership, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence across teams

Outstanding organizational and project management abilities—comfortable juggling multiple concurrent projects

Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Experience with contract management systems and eTMF platforms

Ability to thrive in virtual, multicultural, and cross-timezone environments

Demonstrated thought leadership, problem-solving ability, and grace under pressure

Why Join Us?

You'll take ownership of a critical function that directly impacts trial success, working with talented cross-functional teams and gaining exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and global operations.

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