Our client is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. The company focusses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, they have grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate Clinical Contracts & Budgets to provide clinical site contracting support to clinical study teams. This role plays a critical part in enabling clinical study start-up and ongoing study conduct by managing end-to-end site contracts, budgets, and related financial processes. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, clinical sites, vendors, and finance teams in a dynamic, matrix-driven clinical research environment.

In this position you will:

• Negotiate site contracts and budgets using appropriate guidelines and collect necessary signatures for contract execution.
• Set up financial data, raise purchase orders and handle appropriate entries/requests into relevant financial and payment systems.
• Track contract progression using appropriate systems.
• Amend and terminate contracts as necessary throughout the life cycle of study.
• Maintain payment records and provide assistance with audit review records.
• Involvement in obtaining legal approval for changes to legal parts in consent documents.
• Responsible and/or point-of-contact at vendor level for the contracting process for locally outsourced studies.
• Responsible for the clinical trials insurance process.
• Participate in appropriate site/legal meetings as required to resolve contract issues.
• Participate in appropriate site/finance meetings as required to resolve payment issues. Approve or reject clinical invoices.
• Process and track confidential disclosure agreements as appropriate.
• Manage contracting process with clinical trial-related consulting agreements.

• Relevant work experience in life sciences or medically related field

• Experience in interactions with outside vendors.

• Relevant work experience in Legal, Negotiation and/or Finance.

• Ability to understand technical, scientific and medical information.
• Good organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Dealing with time demands, incomplete information or unexpected events.
• Written and oral communication in English and Dutch.
• Relationship building • Time management &prioritisation.
• Working knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP), understanding of drug development process and concepts of clinical research.
• Good working knowledge of common software packages (e.g. Office 365 esp. Excel, SAP)
• Negotiation skills and attention to detail.

Hays Detachering | This is a project that will start with a contract for 12 months through Hays. Extension within the department is anticipated. In this position, you will get a competitive salary, €3600 – €3700 based on a 32-hour work week and your travel expenses are covered.

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