Site Budget & Contract Specialist
Posted 11 days 14 hours ago by Fortrea
Permanent
Full Time
University and College Jobs
Berkshire, Maidenhead, United Kingdom, SL6 0
Job Description
Position Overview 
Site Budget & Contract Specialist - responsible for negotiating and managing site agreements, confidentiality agreements, and related contracts that support clinical research studies.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare, negotiate, and manage site agreements, confidentiality agreements, and letters of indemnification for clinical trials.
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and contractual obligations.
- Track, update, and maintain contract status in relevant systems, ensuring transparency and timely execution.
- Identify and raise contractual issues to management as needed.
- Support the internal review, revision, and approval process of contracts before forwarding them to external parties.
- Collaborate with clinical study teams, legal, and project management to ensure seamless contract execution.
- Maintain electronic and paper contract files, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Assist in the continuous improvement of departmental processes and procedures.
- Provide regular status updates to management and study teams.
- Bachelor's degree (LLB, JD, BA, or BS) preferred; a university-level law degree (UK/EU) is highly desirable.
- Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
- 2-4 years of experience in contract negotiation, clinical research, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of ICH GCP guidelines and clinical research processes.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract tracking systems.
- Competitive salary and performance based incentives.
- Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid options).
- Professional growth opportunities in a collaborative and innovative environment.
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