Site Contract Director (m/f/d) - Central & Eastern Europe

📍Location: Central & Eastern Europe

🎯 Who we are?

Optimapharm is a globally operating, leading, mid-sized, full-service CRO aiming to deliver new therapies to improve and save patients’ lives. 

Optimapharm’ s key priorities are the well-being of our people, consistent quality delivery to our clients and healthy, sustainable growth.

With 26 strategically located offices, Optimapharm operates in 40+ countries, providing most optimal access to Patients and Investigators globally. Established nearly 20 years ago, we leverage our experience, stable project teams and collaborative, and flexible approach to secure a high level of repeat business, gain the trust of new customers and secure continued growth of the company. 

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Site Contract Director to join our team in Central & Eastern Europe! In this role, your primary responsibility will be to lead the regional team, while also overseeing contract negotiations and collaborating with cross-functional departments to ensure our site contracts meet both Company and Client standards.

Ready to grow into a key role that combines structure, strategy, and team management? Apply!

💼 What do we offer?

• Working in a successful company that’s growing and developing every day
• Working with a highly experienced team of the clinical research professionals
• International projects and professional growth
• Performance bonus
• Employee engagement programs
• Well-being initiatives
• Training and development program
• Additional location specific benefits

🔎 Who are we looking for?

💼 Qualifications and Experience 

• Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in clinical research, site contract negotiation, and line management.
• Strong knowledge of the drug development process, local regulatory requirements, and international industry standards (GCP, ICH, CFR FDA, EU Directives).
• Proven skills in coordinating, organizing, mentoring, and managing teams, with ability to handle multiple tasks independently.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and written skills in both local language and English.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, charts, and technical instructions.
• Experience with SOP compliance, contract tracking systems (CTMS), and supporting system development for performance metrics.

📑 Your responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all site contract activities across Company offices to ensure timely, high-quality execution.
• Manage and mentor a team of (Senior) Site Contract Managers and Specialists.
• Drive negotiations and administration of site contracts and budgets in line with Sponsor and Company standards.
• Maintain and update contract templates to meet global regulatory and industry requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Regulatory, Clinical Ops, PM, Legal) to align on project goals and timelines.
• Track deliverables and milestones to keep projects on schedule and within scope.
• Proactively identify and resolve contractual risks or bottlenecks.
• Champion process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and client satisfaction.

By joining our fast-growing and prosperous team, you will have an excellent opportunity for further personal growth and career development. 

If you would be interested in joining the Optimapharm team, please send your CV and note that only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted for the further selection process.

Compensation is competitive and final offers will reflect each candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Optimapharm (Talent Acquisition Team, Hiring Managers or any other OPT employee) by recruitment agencies will not be considered for this role. Optimapharm follows a direct sourcing strategy and collaborates exclusively with selected recruitment partners when external support is required.

🌿 We’ll start the selection process after November 18th - thanks for your patience and enthusiasm!