Specialist, Site Contracts

Overview

This role supports clinical research study startup by leading preparation, negotiation, and execution of clinical site agreements. You will partner with clinical sites, sponsors, legal teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive contract negotiations from initial draft through final execution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and customize country-specific contract templates and site agreement documentation to support clinical trial startup activities.
• Lead negotiations of site contract language, budgets, amendments, and related agreements through execution.
• Review contract terms, study budgets, and associated costs to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with approved parameters.
• Partner with sponsors, clinical sites, legal, data privacy, regulatory, and study teams to resolve issues and advance negotiations.
• Identify and escalate contractual risks, budget concerns, and site-related challenges to appropriate stakeholders.
• Conduct quality reviews of contracts and supporting documents before signature and final execution.
• Facilitate contract execution and distribution of fully executed agreements to relevant stakeholders and systems.
• Maintain accurate contract tracking tools and provide timely updates on negotiation status, timelines, and deliverables.
• Prioritize competing deadlines and respond effectively to urgent requests while supporting study startup objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Science, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience within clinical research, pharmaceutical, CRO, investigator/site contracts, or related legal field.
• Proficiency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, clinical trial regulations, and applicable local regulatory requirements.
• Experience negotiating contract terms, budgets, amendments, and related agreements with clinical research sites.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify risks, resolve issues, and interpret contractual and financial information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with experience using contract management systems and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate effectively across functions, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• United States of America: $60,000.00 - $119,000.00 annually (for hourly paid positions, the stated salary range reflects hourly rates).
• Benefits package provided and varies by location.

Location

Remote role open to candidates based in US Remote. Collaboration with global teams across multiple time zones is required.