Principal Specialist, Site Contracts

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. Act as a Subject Matter Expert on Clinical Trial Agreement processes at country and site level .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Trial Agreement processes, including negotiation, budget management, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and lead contract specialists in a clinical research environment.

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Clinical Trial Agreement NegotiationRegulatory Compliance (FDA, EMA, ICH-GCP)Budget ManagementLeadership SkillsCollaboration with Stakeholders

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Hard Skills

Contract NegotiationBudget PreparationSOP DevelopmentClinical Trial Documentation ReviewRegulatory Requirements Understanding

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS Outlook

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchPharmaceutical IndustryCRO IndustrySite ContractsLocal Legislation Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a Subject Matter Expert on Clinical Trial Agreement processes at country and site level
Prepare, negotiate, and finalize site contracts and budgets
Manage the Investigator Budget
Act as a key liaison for contract-related communications
Resolve negotiation issues and escalate risks
Drive process improvements
Contribute to SOP development and keep templates updated
Liaise and collaborate with Worldwide stakeholders and external stakeholders, including sites and investigators
Review and finalize Clinical Trial Agreements and associated documents, including site budgets, for completeness and accuracy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mastery in negotiating complex contract terms with clinical sites and vendors
In-depth understanding of international and local regulatory requirements for clinical trials, including FDA, EMA, and ICH-GCP
Ability to explain complex contract terms clearly and concisely
Leadership skills to guide and support junior contract specialists
Ability to collaborate effectively with legal, finance, data protection, and clinical operations teams
3–4 years of experience as a Senior Site Contracts Specialist or minimum 5 years of Site Contract experience in the clinical research, pharmaceutical, or CRO industry
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in business administration, finance, law, science, or a related field
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Knowledge and understanding of ICH and GCP Guidelines
Knowledge of local country legislation and regulatory requirements for clinical trials

Benefits

Comp & perks

Diverse and inclusive work environment
Supportive and cohesive teams
Hands-on, accessible leaders
Equal employment opportunities
Employee experience focused on respect and inclusion