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Site Contract Manager

2+ years
₹10–15 LPA
10 July 28, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science 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

Site Contract Manager
Location: India (Remote or Office-Based)
Company: Catalyst Clinical Research


Job Summary:
Catalyst Clinical Research is seeking a Site Contract Manager (SCM II) to join its Development Operations – Central Site Services Team. This role is critical in managing clinical site contracts and budget negotiations while serving as a functional lead across startup, amendment, and site activation phases of clinical trials. You’ll collaborate directly with sponsors, project managers, and internal teams to drive contract execution in alignment with study timelines, cost targets, and quality expectations.


Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Trial Management:

  • Draft and prepare budget templates, contract templates, and payment language terms for post-awarded studies

  • Establish negotiation parameters with sponsors and align on startup strategy with Site Activation Managers

  • Negotiate clinical site contracts and budgets, while tracking progress and escalating issues as necessary

  • File and transfer fully executed contracts to appropriate internal teams (e.g., site payment group)

  • Manage amendments to contracts and budgets, ensuring proper documentation and compliance

  • Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with internal and sponsor teams for seamless contract execution

Project Oversight & KPIs:

  • Track and report startup and amendment KPIs related to budget/CTA execution

  • Analyze and communicate site performance metrics, issues, and lessons learned to stakeholders

  • Support timely and accurate protocol amendment tracking and communication

Process & QA Responsibilities:

  • Ensure all budget/CTA documentation is audit-ready and address audit queries promptly

  • Contribute to SOP and Job Aid (JA) development

  • Participate in study audits, supporting responses and process improvement initiatives


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or related field (or equivalent experience)


Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical/clinical research industry

  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience with contract and budget negotiation in CRO, pharma, or site setting


Required Skills:

  • Strong expertise in clinical operations and contract negotiation

  • Familiarity with budget development platforms (e.g., Grant Manager) preferred

  • Sound understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines, FDA regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act

  • Excellent communication and client-facing presentation skills

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities

  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Comfortable with dynamic priorities and independent decision-making

  • Willingness to travel occasionally to Catalyst or Sponsor offices as needed


Estimated Salary: ₹10–15 LPA (based on mid-level clinical contract management roles in India with client-facing responsibilities)