Site Contract Lead / Senior Site Contract Lead

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.About the RoleParexel 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:CroatiaCzech RepublicHungaryLithuaniaPolandRomaniaSerbiaUkraineWhat You'll DoLead end-to-end site contracting for clinical trials, ensuring timely and effective contract executionMonitor and report on critical metrics including cycle times, contract quality, and compliance throughout the contract lifecycleDevelop and implement contracting strategy documents, templates, and best practices that drive efficiency and consistencyCollaborate with global teams on investigator grant budgets and fee parametersManage project-specific contracting teams, providing leadership, training, and mentorshipIdentify and mitigate risks related to timelines, budgets, strategy effectiveness, and qualityMaintain transparent communication with all stakeholders—sponsors, internal teams, vendors, CROs, and sitesBuild and strengthen relationships across internal and external partners to expedite contract executionSupport cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations, Feasibility, Business Development, and Investigator PaymentsProvide regular performance updates and insights to clients and senior managementEnsure accurate budget tracking and resource forecasting for the contracting teamWhat We're Looking For3 to 8 years of experience (depending on level)​within a CRO or related fieldBachelor'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 languageExcellent leadership, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence across teamsOutstanding organizational and project management abilities—comfortable juggling multiple concurrent projectsAdvanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPointStrong analytical skills and attention to detailExperience with contract management systems and eTMF platformsAbility to thrive in virtual, multicultural, and cross-timezone environmentsDemonstrated thought leadership, problem-solving ability, and grace under pressureWhy 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.SummaryLocation: Serbia-Remote; Croatia-Remote; Hungary-Remote; Czech Republic-Remote; Lithuania-Remote; Ukraine-Kyiv-Remote; Georgia-Remote; Poland-Remote; Romania-RemoteType: Full time