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Clinical Trial Specialist

2+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Oct. 28, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid 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

Clinical Trial Specialist (#1751)

📍 Location: Bengaluru, India
🏢 Company: Astellas
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Purpose and Scope

The Clinical Trial Specialist (CTS) supports the Clinical Trial Lead(s) and Clinical Trial Manager(s) in the setup, execution, and close-out of assigned drug trials.
This includes:

  • Pre/Post-Proof of Concept (POC) interventional drug trials

  • Clinical Pharmacology (healthy volunteer) studies

  • Pre-approval access and post-marketing regulatory commitment trials (interventional & non-interventional)

You’ll work collaboratively with cross-functional global teams and vendors to ensure trials are executed with operational excellence, quality, and in compliance with GCP/ICH guidelines and SOPs.

📈 Reports To: Clinical Operations Functional Head/Manager or Clinical Operations Lead


Key Responsibilities

Trial Operations

  • Support day-to-day clinical trial activities with urgency and precision to meet project milestones.

  • Ensure all operations comply with GCP/ICH, regulatory requirements, and internal standards.

  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date trial data in tracking systems and provide updates to stakeholders.

Trial Planning & Setup

  • Participate in the creation of trial plans and system setup.

  • Contribute to site feasibility assessments and maintain associated data.

  • Assist in CRO/vendor setup and management during trial execution.

  • Support Trial Master File (TMF) setup and ensure quality/completeness of documentation.

Coordination & Communication

  • Attend and document trial team meetings.

  • Coordinate data cleaning and data review activities.

  • Support investigator and site monitor training sessions.

  • Contribute to patient-focused strategies and engagement activities.

Compliance & Quality

  • Uphold all SOPs, regulations, and ethical standards throughout the trial lifecycle.


Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a health care or life science discipline.

  • 2+ years of clinical trial experience in the healthcare field.

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

  • Proficiency in MS Office and digital trial systems.

  • Fluency in English (spoken and written).

  • Basic understanding of clinical protocols, drug development, and clinical trial phases.

  • Ability to travel up to 5%, as required.

Preferred

  • Advanced degree (MSc/PharmD/MPH or equivalent).

  • Prior experience in global clinical operations or vendor coordination.


Work Environment

Astellas values work-life balance and offers a hybrid work model — blending in-office collaboration with flexible remote work options, per Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.


Additional Information

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Summary

The Clinical Trial Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring the seamless operational delivery of clinical trials at Astellas — from planning to close-out. This position demands strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and collaboration across global teams to support high-quality clinical research outcomes.