● Supports country SSU strategy in close collaboration with the SSO Study Start-Up Team Lead and the SSO Study Start-Up Managers to ensure SSU timelines and deliverables are met according to country commitments ● Accountable for coordination, preparation, and execution of clinical study contracts and amendments (PI, site, institution, MSA, local vendors, etc., as applicable) for assigned projects ● Tracks and oversees contract status including the dispatch and return of contracts ● Negotiates financial & legal conditions, escalates issues as applicable ● Single point of contact for local Legal and ERC (e.g., for patient reimbursement topics) ● Develops and standardizes local contract templates (e.g., for EC submission if required by local regulation) and MSAs ● Adheres to financial standards, prevailing legislation, ICH/GCP, IRB/IEC, Health Authority and SOP requirements ● Implements innovative and efficient processes which are aligned with strategy