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Associate Site Contract Manager - Mumbai

3+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 16, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Associate Site Contract Manager - Mumbai
Function: R&D Operations
Sub-Function: Clinical Trial Project Management
Category: Analyst, Clinical Trial Project Management (P4 – E24)
Location: Mumbai, India
Date Posted: Sep 11, 2025
Requisition Number: R-033068
Work Pattern: Hybrid Work


Company Overview

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our expertise in healthcare innovation allows us to prevent, treat, and cure complex diseases with smarter, less invasive, and personalized solutions. Leveraging Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions to deliver breakthroughs that impact global health.

Learn more at: https://www.jnj.com


Position Summary

The Associate Site Contract Manager (CCS) is responsible for preparing, negotiating, and finalizing agreements and budgets related to clinical trials. The role may include oversight of a Clinical Research Organization responsible for contract negotiations. This position supports the clinical team in pricing, planning, execution, and control of site/investigator budgets and contracts.


Principal Responsibilities

  1. Prepare, negotiate, and finalize clinical trial and ancillary agreements for company-sponsored or investigator-initiated studies.

  2. Support negotiations of confidentiality agreements, informed consent forms, and other ancillary contract documents.

  3. Participate in development of site/investigator budgets aligned with fair market value.

  4. Manage contract amendment lifecycle.

  5. Track legal documents and associated metrics.

  6. Support review and authorization of site payments and ensure investigator grants comply with study budgets and compliance guidelines.

  7. Comply with QA and auditor requests.

  8. Recommend process improvements to reduce cycle time, create savings, and improve efficiency in site initiation.

  9. Collaborate with the global CCS team to review contractual terms, assess budget/legal risks, and escalate issues as needed.

  10. Maintain exemplary customer focus and drive solutions.

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.


Principal Relationships

Reports To: Manager, Site Contracting

Internal:

  • CCS, TA, MAF, MAO, GD, HCC, Risk Management, Legal, and other internal business partners

External:

  • Clinical Investigator Sites

  • Commercial Suppliers

  • Clinical Research Organizations (as applicable)


Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in scientific or business disciplines.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry/clinical research or equivalent competencies.

  • Familiarity with healthcare compliance guidance (HIPAA, FCPA, Safe Harbor) is a plus.

  • Working knowledge of clinical development process.

  • At least 2 years of negotiation and contract experience.

  • Familiarity with clinical research processes and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

  • Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.

  • Proficiency in MS Office and database management.

  • Innovative, interpersonal skills, and ability to manage high-volume work.

  • Experience in virtual teams preferred.


Decision-Making & Problem-Solving

  • Adhere to SOPs, ethics, and departmental/corporate compliance guidelines (CCS, GD, operating companies, QA).

  • Comply with QA and auditor requests.

  • Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.


Other Requirements

  • Fluency in English.

  • Travel: ~10%