Specialist, Site Contracts
Worldwide Clinical Trials
Summary
Play a key role in advancing clinical research by leading the preparation, negotiation, and execution of site agreements that support the successful delivery of clinical trials. Your work will help ensure clinical research sites are set up efficiently while maintaining compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
Job description
Make an Impact as a Specialist Site Contract at Worldwide
Play a key role in advancing clinical research by leading the preparation, negotiation, and execution of site agreements that support the successful delivery of clinical trials. Your work will help ensure clinical research sites are set up efficiently while maintaining compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
In this role, you'll partner with clinical sites, sponsors, legal teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive contract negotiations from initial draft through final execution. Your ability to balance timelines, budgets, risk management, and relationship building will directly contribute to study startup success.
You'll have the opportunity to manage multiple priorities, collaborate with global teams, and make a meaningful impact by ensuring site contracts are completed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with study objectives.
Where You'll Work
This is a REMOTE role open to candidates based in US Remote. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Science, or a related field.
- 1 to 3 years of experience within the 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 with 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Science, or a related field.
- 1 to 3 years of experience within the 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 with 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.
Company overview
Worldwide Clinical Trials is a leading global contract research organization (CRO) that provides comprehensive clinical development services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. Founded with a mission to accelerate the development of innovative therapies, the company offers end-to-end solutions spanning from early-phase research through late-stage clinical trials and regulatory submissions. With expertise across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, central nervous system disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and rare conditions, Worldwide Clinical Trials leverages its scientific knowledge and operational excellence to design and execute complex clinical studies. The organization maintains a global footprint with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions, enabling it to conduct multinational trials efficiently. Known for its patient-centric approach and commitment to quality, Worldwide Clinical Trials plays a crucial role in advancing medical research and bringing new treatments to patients worldwide.