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Clinical Trial Specialist

Astellas
Astellas
2+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Oct. 28, 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

Clinical Trial Specialist (#1751)

📍 Location: Bengaluru, India
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Purpose and Scope

The Clinical Trial Specialist (CTS) will assist the Clinical Trial Lead(s) and Clinical Trial Manager(s) in the day-to-day operations, setup, execution, and close-out of assigned clinical drug trials.

These may include:

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

  • Clinical pharmacology (healthy volunteer) studies

  • Pre-approval access programs

  • Post-marketing regulatory commitment trials (interventional & non-interventional)

The CTS works collaboratively with global cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and high-quality deliverables in accordance with GCP/ICH guidelines and company SOPs.

Reports to: Clinical Operations Functional Head / Manager / Clinical Operations Lead


Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Trial Operations Support

  • Support daily trial operations to ensure timely completion of objectives, milestones, and deliverables.

  • Collaborate with non-regional CTS members to maintain accurate and up-to-date trial information in tracking systems.

  • Provide regular trial status updates to the team and stakeholders.

Trial Setup & Execution

  • Participate in the development of trial plans, system setup, and implementation of trial standards and processes.

  • Assist in site feasibility assessments and maintain feasibility data for trial conduct.

  • Support CRO and vendor setup and management as requested by the Clinical Trial Lead or Clinical Team.

  • Contribute to Trial Master File (TMF) setup and ensure quality and completeness.

Documentation & Data Management

  • Participate in trial team meetings and manage meeting documentation.

  • Coordinate data cleaning, data reviews, and investigator or site monitor training as required.

  • Ensure accurate and complete documentation throughout trial lifecycle.

Patient & Site Support

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of patient-focused strategies.

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, GCP, SOPs, and internal standards during setup, conduct, and close-out of trials.


Location

📍 Bengaluru, India


Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a healthcare or related field.

  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of clinical trial experience in the healthcare industry.

  • Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, presentation, and administrative skills.

  • Proficient in computer applications (MS Office, trial systems).

  • Fluent in English (oral and written).

  • General knowledge of clinical protocols, trial phases, drug development processes, and ICH/GCP guidelines.

  • Ability to travel occasionally (0–5%).


Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent).


Working Environment

At Astellas, we value work-life balance through our hybrid working model, allowing flexibility to work from both the office and home as per Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
This role offers a highly collaborative environment, occasional travel, and opportunities to work with cross-functional global teams.


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