Clinical Site Contracts Specialist

Overview

This role is a Contract Analyst II position supporting sponsor-dedicated work within a sponsor-dedicated model. The work involves contract management deliverables connected to clinical trials, partnering with global teams, and helping assess legal and budget risks.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze contracts, agreements, and legal documents related to clinical trial activities and vendor relationships.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Prepare, negotiate, and finalize clinical trial agreements and ancillary agreements for company sponsored and/or investigator-initiated studies, through direct negotiation with clinical trial sites or via oversight of a Clinical Research Organization responsible for contract negotiations.
• Work with global teams to review and analyze contractual terms and conditions, and assess legal and budget risks in conjunction with support functions.
• Analyze investigator fees in relation to fair market value pricing and ensure alignment with regional standards and the J&J pricing guidelines.
• Support negotiations for confidentiality agreements, informed consent forms, and other ancillary contract documents as required.
• Participate in discussions related to the development of site/investigator budgets aligned with fair market value.
• Manage the contract amendment lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, communications, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in contract administration, contract management, or a related field, in the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry.
• Strong understanding of contract law, legal terminology, and regulatory requirements related to clinical trials and vendor agreements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex contractual issues and propose effective solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

The employer offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support health, wellbeing, and career development. Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Location

• Home based UK

Employment is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.