Senior Clinical Trials Specialist
Upstate Medical University · Greater Syracuse-Auburn Area · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$70k–$80k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Senior Clinical Trials Contract Specialist will serve as the primary point of contact for the review, preparation, processing, and negotiation of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), including budgets.
Responsibilities
- Review and negotiate CTAs and budgets with sponsors, CROs, and research departments.
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies, federal regulations, and sponsor requirements.
- Collaborate with legal, hospital finance, and clinical operations teams to resolve contract issues and discrepancies.
- Develop and maintain contract templates and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Track contract status and timelines to ensure timely execution.
- Provide guidance and training to research staff on contract and budget-related matters.
- Assist in the development of study budgets and financial plans.
- Maintain accurate records of contract negotiations and final agreements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Law, Healthcare, Science) and at least 1 year of experience in clinical research contract review and negotiation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Certification (e.g., ACRP, SOCRA) or willingness to obtain.
Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm
Pay
Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000