Senior Site Contract Specialist / Contract Manager (Sponsor Dedicated/ Remote- US Only)

Job Responsibilities

Are you an experienced clinical trial contracts professional who enjoys negotiating complex agreements, partnering directly with investigative sites, and driving study start-up success? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking a Senior Site Contracts Specialist to join a high-performing, Sponsor-Dedicated team supporting a leading global biopharmaceutical company. In this highly visible role, you will independently manage U.S. site contract and budget negotiations, partnering with cross-functional teams to help bring innovative therapies to patients faster.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Health, Life Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience independently managing:
• Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs)
• CTA Amendments
• Site budget negotiations
• Contract lifecycle management with minimal oversight
• Strong understanding of:
• CTA drafting and negotiation
• Contract templates and fallback language
• Budget development and negotiation strategies
• Clinical trial start-up processes
• Excellent understanding of Phase II-IV clinical trials, ICH-GCP, and clinical development processes
• Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting a Sponsor-Dedicated/FSP model
• Leadership or mentoring experience (Senior level)
• CRO experience
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives within Site Start-Up or Site Contracts

What You Will Do

• Review contract language and study budgets for completeness and accuracy, ensuring all revisions are properly incorporated and documented.
• Maintain internal project trackers with accurate, timely updates to support transparency and project oversight.
• Utilize sponsor-approved fallback language to negotiate site contract terms effectively and efficiently.
• Negotiate study budgets within approved parameters, following established escalation pathways when required.
• Attend weekly internal and external progress meetings, providing status updates, next steps, and insights on active contract negotiations.
• Partner with key stakeholders to align priorities related to contract execution and site activation timelines.
• Identify contractual and operational risks early and proactively drive resolution strategies.
• Prepare contract and budget escalation packages as needed.
• Draft and finalize study start-up documentation, including templates, start-up plans, and related materials.
• Prepare for and lead Study Team Kick-Off Meetings.
• Coordinate and facilitate contract and budget preparation and overview meetings.
• Prepare final contract documentation following completion of negotiations and approval of escalations.
• Participate in pilot programs and stretch assignments that support sponsor initiatives and role development.