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The main purpose of the Site Contract and Budget Specialist is to efficiently manage the generation of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), refine local budgets in collaboration with the Country Lead Monitor (CLM), and effectively negotiate and manage all aspects of site clinical trial contracts and budgets. This role also involves troubleshooting associated problems to prevent delays in the execution of these agreements within the highly regulated environment of clinical research in addition other assigned countries where support is required.

YOUR MISSION WILL BE TO:

• Co-create with customer to set up the most effective Master Service Agreements for clinical trials to make the start of studies more efficient. Being the expert in Brazil. regarding requirement for negotiation in contracts and budget in clinical trials
• Collaborate with local Clinical Customer engagement & Operations Team to ensure smooth operational delivery of contracts and budgets with clinical investigators and scientific consulting services in order to allow for efficient and effective conduct of clinical trials.
• Develop Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) utilizing standard templates and information from Contract Information Sheets.  Execute CTAs in a timely manner in order to meet expected timelines for study start-up.  Liaise with the legal departments of both Bayer and contract parties so that any content changes to the CTAs are mutually agreeable, and in accordance with Bayer’s legally approved standard agreement language. Participate in Study kick-off meetings to obtain necessary information required for effective CTA execution.
• Customize country & site budgets to sites and follow up with site/site personnel as applicable. Research medical procedure costs using local or global database in order to provide accurate data for development of the site level budgets
• Negotiate budgets and Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) with the site/site personnel as applicable and follow up until signature
• Manage CTAs and see that all changes to agreements and corresponding components are updated according to Bayer legal standards and Bayer Global SOPs. Responsible for annual review of all clinical trial related templates with the Legal department and Local Clinical customer engagement & Operations Team as applicable
• Manage the contract tracking database, including coordination of timely updates with respect to CTA. Verify accuracy of information and reconcile discrepancies between documents and the database. Responsible for posting of fully executed contracts in eFiLiA and/or other database
• Process for each study, internal approval forms and other documents which are required for compliance with the Internal Signatory Process and are also required for annual audits.
• Maintain excellent communication and collaboration as point person in key working relationships detailed above.   
• Responsible for preparing for internal audits by maintaining a complete and accurate trail for each site contract negotiation. Negotiate Master Services Agreements (MSAs) with Institutions where Clinical Trials have been conducted and review them prior to their renewal dates where applicable
• As a member of several global and local pharmaceutical industry associations Bayer is obliged to pay special attention to interactions with Health Care Professionals/ Health Care Organizations. It is essential that clinical trials are conducted economically, yet within industry - competitive budget parameters. The Site Contract & Budget Specialist plays an important role in assuring alignment of the local and regional codes in the context of clinical studies. Non-compliance within the company/country can lead to prosecution, fines and loss of reputation.
• Ability to cover multi-country/regional responsibility
• Contribute to [Lead] regional and global initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency of site contract and budget processes.
• Identify best practices and implement innovative solutions to streamline workflows and reduce turnaround times

ARE YOU READY FOR THE POSITION?

Must have:

• Requires a Bachelor (or equivalent) degree with 4-6 years experience in Business or Life Science.
• Significant Experience in clinical development/operations, including experience in clinical trial site contracting, negotiating and managing clinical trial contracts and budgets in Brazil . 
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral/written skills are required.
• The candidate must also have the ability to prioritize, multitask and work both independently as well as part of the team.
• Fluency in Portuguese to effectively communicate, negotiate, and collaborate with local stakeholders.
• Strong command of the English and Spanish languages to efficiently work in a global setting.
• Availability to work once a week in São José dos Campos.

What else you’ll find here:

At Bayer, we care deeply about the well-being of our people. That’s why our benefits are built around three essential pillars: integrated health, financial well-being, and life balance. Together, they support a healthier, more fulfilling life – inside and outside of work.

Here’s a glimpse of what we offer:

• Encouragement for a healthy lifestyle
• Support in identifying and monitoring physical and mental health risks
• Initiatives focused on health promotion, prevention, and care
• Real balance between personal and professional life
• Guidance for personal financial planning
• Insurance and private pension plans to help you build a secure future

And of course, we also offer a full range of market-standard benefits, including medical and dental care, life insurance, meal benefits, and Wellhub (formerly Gympass).

What makes us different:

• Flexible/hybrid work model*
• Short Fridays and extended holiday breaks*
• Flexible vacation planning (within legal guidelines)
• Language courses – Free access to standard courses through our partner Education First (EF), in multiple languages like English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, and Swedish
• Pharmacy subsidy – 50% discount on Bayer over-the-counter products, and full coverage for prescription Bayer medications
• Conte Comigo – A support program offering psychological assistance, help with substance dependency, and legal and financial counseling
• Bem Nascer – A special package of exclusive benefits for new parents
• Childcare assistance – Additional support for parents welcoming a new child
• Parental leave – A benefit designed to strengthen family bonds, offering equal opportunities for all parents, regardless of gender identity or family structure
• Private pension plan – A long-term savings plan with a 200% company match on your contributions

*Benefits may vary depending on your role and location.