Who We’re Looking For

At Parexel, we are a leading global Clinical Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to delivering life-changing medicines to patients around the world. We are seeking an experienced Site Contract Associate (SCA) to join a dedicated global team in a very fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional, contract specialist, or project finance professional with experience in the clinical trials industry.

In this role, you will be responsible for negotiation with sites, as well as the finalization and execution of all types of site contracts required for site activation, including budget negotiations. Post site activation, you will manage the negotiation, finalization, and execution of amendments to original contracts, ensuring the highest standard of quality and compliance with relevant regulatory requirements. This home-based role can be in Argentina or Mexico and plays a critical client-facing role within complex, global clinical trials.

The ideal candidate has strong negotiation and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously. You are comfortable working independently in a virtual team environment while interacting with colleagues globally and maintaining strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.

To succeed in this role, you must have experience in legal contracts or project finance, excellent English communication skills, and strong capabilities in Excel, writing, and working with budgets and numbers. A university degree, ideally in Law or Translation, is required. Fluency in English is required, and additional languages, including conversational Portuguese, are beneficial.

What You’ll Do

• Negotiate, finalize, and execute all types of site contracts required for site activation, including budget negotiations
• Manage contract amendments post site activation, including negotiation, finalization, and execution
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements (e.g., clinical study agreements, service agreements, team member agreements, and related documents)
• Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, guidelines, and ICH-GCP (International Council for Harmonization – Good Clinical Practice)
• Apply and review contract language against negotiation and budget parameters
• Serve as a key liaison between site contract staff and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication on contract status and issues
• Manage the contract execution process, including obtaining signatures and ensuring timely completion
• Maintain accurate records and ensure proper archival of all contract documentation
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clinical trial sites
• Align contract terms with study protocols, budgets, and timelines
• Identify contract risks or issues and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve them
• Track and report contracting progress, timelines, and milestones in real time
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and first-time quality of all documents
• Ensure all necessary supporting documents (e.g., insurance certificates, indemnification letters, power of attorney) are in place
• Stay current with applicable regulatory requirements and country-specific laws
• Contribute to process improvements and support site contracting strategies
• Provide guidance to study teams and project management on site contracting matters

Additional Details

• Global, fast-paced work environment with cross-functional collaboration
• Opportunity to work independently while interacting with colleagues worldwide
• Role requires strong multitasking, attention to detail, and professionalism under pressure
• Involvement in global clinical trial operations and regulatory frameworks

Skills & Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in site contracting or a related field within the Clinical Research Organization (CRO) industry
• Experience in legal contracts or project finance, ideally within clinical trials
• Strong negotiation, diplomacy, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret legal language and budgets
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a virtual team environment
• High level of professionalism and ability to perform under pressure
• Ability to align resources and achieve objectives
• Quality-driven with strong presentation and communication skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Law, Economics, Business, Social Sciences), or equivalent training or industry experience

Why Join Us

Be part of global studies that are shaping the future of healthcare. At Parexel, you’ll work with industry experts, enjoy flexibility through home-based work, and access continuous learning and career growth opportunities while making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

At Parexel, we embrace flexibility and value collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. If this role sounds like your next career move, or someone you know would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.