Clinical Site Contract Manager

Clinical Site Contracts Manager (EMEA Clinical Trials)

Start: ASAP
Contract: Temporary Contractor Assignment
Location: UK / Netherlands / Poland / France
Hours: Full-time
Sector: Clinical Research / Clinical Operations / Study Start-Up

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Site Contracts Manager to join a global clinical research organization supporting international clinical trials across the EMEA region. You will play a critical role in study start-up activities by leading site contract and budget negotiations with investigator sites, hospitals, and sponsors, ensuring timely site activation and successful trial delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and execution of investigator site contracts across multiple EMEA countries.
• Negotiate site budgets in line with sponsor-approved parameters and Fair Market Value (FMV) requirements.
• Support study start-up activities and ensure critical project timelines are met.
• Partner with sponsors, investigators, hospitals, legal teams, and study stakeholders throughout the contracting lifecycle.
• Develop and implement contract strategies for complex international studies and programs.
• Provide specialist legal, operational, and financial contracting expertise to study teams.
• Monitor contracting performance, timelines, and key project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, local regulations, sponsor requirements, and SOPs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors and investigator sites.

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Pharmacy, Business, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience negotiating investigator site contracts within a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research environment.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating investigator site budgets and applying FMV principles.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial start-up processes and site activation requirements.
• Ability to independently manage multiple studies and priorities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working across multiple countries and international studies.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Preferred

• Multi-country EMEA site contracting experience.
• CRO, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry background.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial contract management processes and systems.
• Experience working directly with sponsor-facing stakeholders.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP and global clinical research regulations.
• Experience coaching colleagues and supporting complex cross-functional projects.

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