Emerald Clinical is a global clinical research organization (CRO) founded in the Asia-Pacific region. For around 25 years, it has supported biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostic companies with end-to-end clinical trial services. Its 800+ team works across more than 40 locations and manages studies from early development through registration and post-marketing, including clinical operations, project management, and trial staffing. The company’s work combines scientific expertise and operational support to help advance drug and device development.
Site Contracts Specialist – Clinical Trials (Remote, United States)
Manage clinical trial site agreements and budgets for Emerald Clinical Trials. Support study start-up, site activation, compliance, and sponsor relationships.
United States$75,000 – $110,000 / year
RemoteFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredContracts SpecialistGeneralDescription
- Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage clinical trial agreements, amendments, and related contract documentation
- Develop, negotiate, and manage site budgets within approved sponsor parameters
- Coordinate contract and budget activities with sponsors, investigative sites, legal teams, and internal stakeholders
- Ensure contracts and budgets are completed within study timelines and project milestones
- Maintain contract management systems, trackers, templates, and supporting documentation
- Review contracts for accuracy, completeness, regulatory alignment, sponsor requirements, and company policy compliance
- Track contract status and address negotiation obstacles
- Support site payments and coordinate accurate, timely invoicing
- Assist with country and site start-up, document collection, and study maintenance
- Organize and maintain contract documentation throughout the study lifecycle
- Participate in project meetings and communicate contract and budget progress
- Support quality initiatives, audits, inspections, and process improvement efforts
- Help develop systems, tools, and best practices for contract and budget management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a scientific, healthcare, legal, business, or related discipline
- Prior experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical company, or clinical research setting
- Demonstrated experience negotiating clinical trial site contracts and managing study budgets
- Solid understanding of clinical research, study start-up, and site activation processes
- Working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements
- Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to assess and interpret contractual, legal, financial, and operational documents
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and project coordination skills
- Experience working across multiple countries and cultures is highly desirable
- Proficiency with contract management systems, CTMS platforms, and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package based on skills and experience
- Remote or hybrid work options depending on location and business needs
- Learning opportunities, mentorship, and access to global career pathways
- Wellbeing initiatives that support work-life balance, health, and engagement
- Opportunity to work on international studies across varied therapeutic areas
- Collaborative and supportive workplace culture
- Purpose-driven work supporting clinical trials that improve lives worldwide
- International exposure to leading sponsors and multiple regions