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Contracts Spec Ii, Site Agreement

Fortrea
Fortrea
2-4 years
preferred by company
10 Dec. 29, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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

Contracts Specialist II – Site Agreements

Location: Bangalore, India
Category: Clinical Research / Site Contracts
Job ID: 255960
Work Mode: Office-Based


Job Overview

We are hiring a Contracts Specialist II – Site Agreements to support global clinical research operations by managing, negotiating, and executing site-related contracts. This role is critical to ensuring timely site activation, regulatory compliance, and smooth coordination between investigative sites, sponsors, and internal clinical teams.

The position requires strong experience in clinical trial site agreements, regulatory submissions, and contract lifecycle management within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, draft, negotiate, and manage site agreements, confidentiality agreements, letters of indemnification, and related clinical research contracts

  • Act as the primary point of contact for investigative sites during site maintenance activities

  • Ensure timely collection and review of investigator and essential documents to support IRB/IEC, Regulatory Authority, and third-party submissions

  • Track, negotiate, approve, and maintain site agreements using the Site Agreement Management System (SAMS) or other study-specific systems

  • Ensure compliance with SOPs, sponsor requirements, ICH-GCP guidelines, and applicable regulatory standards

  • Identify contractual, regulatory, or operational risks and escalate issues to line management as per departmental processes

  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support regulatory submissions and approvals

  • Review final submission documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance

  • Oversee and validate tasks delegated to Contracts Associates to ensure quality and adherence to processes

  • Maintain accurate and timely updates in departmental contract tracking and reporting systems

  • Support contract administration activities including approvals, execution tracking, document filing, and communication of executed contracts to study teams

  • Upload and monitor submission documentation in CTIS, ensuring trial milestones are met within mandated timelines

  • Provide regular contract status updates to management, highlighting risks, delays, or out-of-scope efforts

  • Support departmental goals, process improvements, and continuous operational enhancements

  • Coordinate closely with clinical study teams to ensure contract timelines align with study start-up and delivery objectives

  • Perform all required training, timesheet entries, and expense reporting in compliance with corporate policies


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Life Sciences, or related field

    • LLB, JD, BA, or BS preferred

    • University-level law degree (UK/EU) is an advantage

  • Relevant and equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education


Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in clinical trial site agreements, contracts management, or clinical research administration

  • Hands-on experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research organization preferred

  • Proven experience negotiating site contracts and coordinating regulatory submissions


Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of clinical trial contracting, site start-up, and regulatory processes

  • Working knowledge of ICH-GCP principles and clinical research regulations

  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

  • High attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills

  • Ability to manage multiple studies and deadlines simultaneously

  • Proficiency in contract tracking systems and Microsoft Office applications

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams


Work Environment

  • 100% office-based role

  • Standard corporate clinical research work environment


Why Join This Role

This position offers the opportunity to work on global clinical trials, gain exposure to complex site contracting processes, and contribute directly to the successful execution of regulated clinical research programs.