Site Contract Lead / Senior Site Contract Lead
Primary Location: Serbia, Remote Additional Locations: Hungary, Remote; Poland, Remote; Romania, Remote; Ukraine, Remote Job ID R0000045176 Category Clinical Trials
About this Role
About the Role
Parexel is seeking an experienced Site Contract Lead (SCL)/Senior Site Contract Lead (SSCL) to drive excellence in clinical trial site contracting. 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:
Serbia
Poland
Ukraine
Romania
Hungary
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
3 to 8 years of experience (depending on level)within a CRO or related field
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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