.PURPOSE Direct and manage the delivery of all required start-up contracting activities for selected sponsors and for complex studies or multi-protocol programs as determined by either the agreed algorithm or the Sponsor's requirements, including pre-award activities.RESPONSIBILITIESThe role holder may be required to cover all or some of the responsibilities mentioned below but will be expected to focus on certain responsibilities for periods of time.Responsible for the development of complex investigator grant estimates, contracting strategies and proposal text to support the proposal development process.Develop contract and budget templates and contracting systems, tools, processes, and training materials for selected sponsors and complex studies or multi-protocol programs according to the Scope of Work and Project Plan, within the agreed project strategy.Ensure collaboration, including communication with sponsors, stakeholders and RSU regions and countries, to successfully deliver the agreed project scope in compliance with sponsor requirements and/or the RSU Management Plan.Provide specialist legal, operational and financial contracting support to facilitate efficient business development and initiation and maintenance of complex clinical trials, whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and local laws.Create, publish and/or review core scientific, technical and administrative documentation to support business development and enable study initiation and maintenance, as required.Assess and review the contracting landscape and contribute to the collection, interpretation, analysis and dissemination of accurate contracting intelligence to support assigned studies and the wider company, as required.Ensure overall contracting efficiency and adherence to project timelines and financial goals; report contracting performance metrics and out of scope contracting activities as required.Work with Quality Management to ensure appropriate contract management and quality standards.Mentor and coach colleagues as required and provide technical guidance both within and outside the project.Deliver presentations to clients and professional bodies as required.Ensure accurate completion and maintenance of internal systems (with emphasis on CTMS), databases, tracking tools, timelines and project plans.Take a lead role in developing long standing relationships with preferred Quintiles customers; may serve as a liaison for non-specific projects for top customers
