Site Contracts Manager (Anderlecht, Belgium)

Make your mark for patients.

We’re here because we want to build the future and transform patients’ lives for the better.

At UCB, our people are our experiences and achievements, our passion and drive. That’s why we’re looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences - not just the best and brightest, but those who care about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. We promote an environment of diversity, openness, and respect where people can make valuable contributions.

An exciting journey lies ahead. Will you join us in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible?

To strengthen our Global Clinical Science & Operations (GCSO) department, based either in Monheim (Germany), Anderlecht (Belgium), Braine L’Alleud (Belgium), Slough (UK), Bulle (Switzerland), Milan (Italy) or Morrisville (US) we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of: Site Contracts Manager

As Site Contracts Manager you ensure that clinical trial agreements for UCB’s clinical trial studies are of the highest quality at fair market value fees. You represent the Strategic Clinical Partnering (SCP) function by collaborating and supporting the Clinical Project Managers (CPM), and Clinical Research Organization (CRO) to prepare and obtain the best terms and conditions with the selected sites in the clinical trials, as well as a single point of contact for the CPM and/or CRO for the clinical site/investigator contract related matters.

You like to work in an environment where you can:

• Lead negotiation of documents for clinical studies including, but not limited to: clinical site agreements and budgets, indemnification letters, power of attorney, confidential disclosure agreements, and other site related documents, agreements and/or statements.

You will contribute by:

• Determining an acceptable range of fees and conditions specific to each trial and country
• Collaborating with the CPM regarding support from Legal, IP Legal, and other relevant stakeholder groups, where needed
• Supporting negotiations and management of clinical site/investigator contracts (including fees/budgets) and scope changes to insure a cost-effective, expeditious and successful solution to outsourcing needs. Take the Lead on negotiations when necessary.
• Providing instructions to the CRO and support them in their negotiation with the clinical sites/investigators
• Ensuring that study timelines are met by collaboratively working with the clinical study team to manage the CRO and the investigators selected for the clinical studies.
• Ensuring execution of all clinical site/investigator contracts, as well as its distribution and filing

Interested? For this position you’ll need the followingeducation, experienceand skills:

• Master’s degree
• Significant experience negotiating clinical trial agreement legal language and Per Subject budgets and Other Payments
• Experience in Pharmaceuticals or Biotechnology, and experience managing and/or working with CROs
• 8 -10 years of substantial experience with finalization of clinical trial agreements with EU sites specifically in Spain and Italy
• Good leadership skills, networking skills, and communication skills
• Ability to speak, read, and write proficiently in Spanish and English. Any other language is a plus.

Why you should apply

At UCB, we strive to attract passionate and outstanding talents who thrive on change and are ready to bring real value to patients. Working for us you’ll discover a place where you can grow and express your full potential. We place an emphasis on innovation, collaboration and impact. Through meaningful recognition and a motivating work atmosphere, we aim to provide an optimal experience by caring about and valuing our employees – just as we do for the patients we serve.

If you believe you are the perfect match to join us on our pioneering adventure, then we invite you to apply and tell us more about your profile and motivation.

About us.

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 7,600 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

At UCB, everything we do start with a simple question: “How will this create value for people living with severe disease?”. We are on a journey to become the patient-preferred biopharma leader by delivering medicines and solutions that improve lives. We want to ensure the creation of patient value, now and into the future, while contributing to a society where a population of 8 billion people and more should be able to live a good life within limited resources of one planet.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.