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Regulatory And Start-Up

Fortrea
0-5 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
10 June 2, 2026
Job Description
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Job Title

Regulatory and Start-Up (Clinical Trial Contracts & Site Start-Up Specialist)

Company

(Fortrea – inferred from requisition context)

Location

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Posting

Posted today
Application deadline: July 31, 2026


Role Summary

This role focuses on clinical trial start-up activities and regulatory contracting, including managing Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), confidentiality agreements, amendments, and coordination between clinical, legal, regulatory, and sponsor teams to ensure timely study initiation and execution.


Key Responsibilities

Contract Management & Site Agreements

  • Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize:

    • Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs)

    • Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs)

    • Amendments and related site documents

  • Coordinate with sponsors, legal, clinical operations, and study teams for contract execution

  • Track site contract timelines and ensure completion within study milestones

  • Maintain accurate contract status in systems (e.g., SAMS, UCV, and other trackers)

  • Manage approval workflows and obtain required authorizations

  • Ensure proper filing and documentation of executed contracts

  • Identify and escalate contracting risks or delays

  • Provide regular updates to stakeholders on contract progress


Protocol Amendment Management

  • Coordinate protocol amendment submissions and documentation updates

  • Support contract and budget revisions related to amendments

  • Communicate amendment requirements, timelines, and actions to sites and study teams

  • Track amendment progress from submission to implementation

  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Legal, and Finance teams

  • Ensure accurate documentation in tracking systems

  • Support site communication and query resolution to avoid delays


Compliance & Reporting

  • Ensure adherence to:

    • SOPs

    • Sponsor requirements

    • Quality standards

    • ICH-GCP guidelines

  • Maintain study trackers, metrics, and reports

  • Support audit readiness through proper documentation

  • Escalate risks and operational issues impacting study timelines

  • Participate in process improvement initiatives

  • Complete required training, compliance tasks, and timesheets


Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Clinical trial contracting

    • Protocol amendment processes

    • Clinical research operations

  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills

  • Strong stakeholder management abilities

  • High attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Ability to manage multiple studies under tight deadlines

  • Proficiency in contract tracking systems and MS Office


Educational Qualification

  • University/College degree (preferably Life Sciences)
    OR allied health certifications (e.g., Nursing, Medical Lab Technology)

  • Equivalent experience may be considered


Experience Required

  • 3–5 years in clinical research / related discipline

  • 0–2 years in other professional roles acceptable


Work Environment

  • General office-based role

  • Requires coordination across multiple teams and systems


Key Role Focus (Simple View)

This job is mainly about:

  • Clinical trial contracts (CTAs)

  • Site start-up coordination

  • Protocol amendment handling

  • Cross-functional communication (Legal + Clinical + Regulatory + Finance)

  • Tracking systems and documentation compliance


Core Strengths Needed

  • Process-driven thinking

  • Strong coordination and communication

  • Detail-oriented documentation work

  • Ability to manage deadlines and stakeholders