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Informed Consent Specialist

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2 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum, India
10 Feb. 27, 2026
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

Informed Consent Specialist (ICF Review and Creation)

Job Locations: Bangalore, Chennai, or Trivandrum, India
Work Model: Office-Based or Home-Based
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: JR139341
Industry: Clinical Research / Regulatory Affairs / Study Start-Up

The Informed Consent Specialist is a critical clinical research role responsible for the development, review, compliance validation, and approval management of Subject Information Sheets (SIS) and Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) across global clinical trials. This position ensures ethical, regulatory, and operational alignment of informed consent documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines and country-specific regulatory requirements.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals with hands-on ICF writing and review experience who want to contribute directly to ethical clinical trial conduct and global study activation.

Role Overview

The Informed Consent Specialist supports global and regional clinical studies by creating, reviewing, negotiating, and approving informed consent documents. The role ensures documents are compliant, linguistically accurate, ethically sound, and aligned with protocol requirements.

The position requires close collaboration with Sponsors, Study Start-Up teams, Clinical Trial Managers, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure timely approvals and inspection readiness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, and approve global master ICF templates, country-specific ICFs, and site-specific adaptations

  • Prepare and review Subject Information Sheets (SIS) ensuring clarity, regulatory accuracy, and patient comprehension

  • Apply strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, SOPs, and country-level informed consent regulations

  • Review, negotiate, and respond to Ethics Committee (EC), Institutional Review Board (IRB), and Competent Authority (CA) queries related to ICF documentation

  • Forecast and track ICF and SIS approval timelines to ensure study start-up milestones are achieved

  • Proactively identify risks impacting ICF approvals and implement mitigation strategies

  • Ensure accurate documentation and transfer of final ICF versions to the Trial Master File (TMF)

  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ICF processes, regulatory updates, and language requirements

  • Develop and deliver training sessions related to informed consent best practices

  • Mentor and support new team members during onboarding

  • Represent the department during audits, inspections, and cross-functional meetings

Required Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in ICF writing, development, and regulatory review

  • Experience in global clinical trial documentation is preferred

  • Exposure to study start-up activities and regulatory submissions is advantageous

  • Protocol interpretation and review experience preferred but not mandatory

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Clinical Research, or related field

  • Advanced degree preferred

Core Skills and Competencies

  • Strong English writing, editing, and communication skills

  • In-depth understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and country-specific informed consent regulations

  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

  • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration abilities

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict timelines

  • Knowledge of TMF documentation standards

  • Problem-solving skills with a compliance-focused mindset

Why Apply Through ThePharmaDaily.com

ThePharmaDaily.com connects clinical research professionals with leading global CROs, pharmaceutical companies, and biotech organizations. If you have expertise in ICF development, regulatory compliance, and clinical documentation, this position offers strong career progression in Study Start-Up and Clinical Operations.

Apply now to advance your career in Informed Consent Management and Clinical Trial Compliance.