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Clinical Trial Specialist

2+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 10, 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

Job Title: Clinical Trial Specialist
Company: Astellas
Location: Bengaluru, India
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (office + work from home)
Reports to: Clinical Operations Functional Head/Manager or Clinical Operations Lead
Travel: Minimal (0–5%)


Purpose & Scope:

The Clinical Trial Specialist supports Clinical Trial Leads and Managers in the day-to-day operations, set-up, execution, and close-out of assigned drug trials, including:

  • Pre/post-POC interventional drug trials

  • Clinical Pharmacology trials in healthy volunteers

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

The role ensures operational excellence, adherence to SOPs, GCP/ICH guidelines, and quality of trial deliverables while collaborating with global cross-functional teams and vendors.


Key Responsibilities:

1. Trial Operations & Support:

  • Assist with day-to-day operations of assigned trials with urgency and accuracy.

  • Support trial execution to meet project objectives, milestones, and deliverables.

  • Participate in site feasibility assessments and maintain related data.

  • Assist in CRO/vendor set-up and management during trial execution.

  • Participate in TMF (Trial Master File) set-up and maintenance for quality and completeness.

  • Support coordination of investigator and site monitor training.

  • Implement patient-focused strategies for assigned trials as applicable.

2. Collaboration & Documentation:

  • Collaborate closely with non-regional CTS team members to maintain accurate trial information in tracking systems.

  • Provide regular updates to trial teams and other stakeholders.

  • Participate in trial team meetings and manage associated documentation.

  • Support data cleaning and review coordination as requested.

3. Compliance & Quality:

  • Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, SOPs, and regulatory requirements during trial set-up, conduct, and close-out.

  • Maintain high-quality trial processes and documentation.


Required Qualifications:

  • BA/BS degree in a relevant field

  • Minimum 2 years of clinical trial experience in healthcare

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

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer systems

  • Fluent in English (oral and written)

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


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or higher)

  • Experience with hybrid working environments and collaboration tools


Work Environment:

  • Hybrid work model: combination of office and remote work

  • Collaborative environment with flexible work-life balance

  • Adherence to Astellas Responsible Flexibility Guidelines


Company Commitment:

  • Astellas is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including Disability/Protected Veterans.

  • Commitment to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.