Clinical Site Contract Specialist

Location:

Rome, Latium – Lazio & Rome, Italy

Salary:

Negotiable

Type:

Contract

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Contract Period:

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

Search Science Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Consultancy

Advertiser:

SEC Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132483155

Posted On:

28 November 2025

Clinical Site Contract Specialist

6-Month Contract | 0.5 FTE (Part-Time)
Europe (Italy & UK Focus)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Site Contract Specialist to support contract and budget negotiations for clinical trial sites across Italy and the UK. This part-time role involves direct responsibility for preparing, negotiating, and finalising Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and associated budgets for studies ranging from Phase I to Phase IV.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with clinical site contracts within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment, a strong understanding of regional regulatory and operational requirements, and the ability to work independently while partnering effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the negotiation and finalisation of Clinical Trial Agreements and budgets for industry-sponsored clinical trials (Phase I-IV) in Italy and the UK.
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Serve as a subject matter expert for contract and budget negotiations with Spanish sites.
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Collaborate closely with the Senior Contract Manager to define timelines, contracting strategies, and deliverables across multiple EU studies.
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Maintain proactive communication with clinical sites to gather updates, resolve questions, and support smooth negotiation processes.
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Identify, report, and escalate contracting issues in accordance with timelines, study plans, SOPs, and guidance from the Senior Contract Manager.
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Track progress across assigned contracts and budgets using study-specific tools; maintain up-to-date weekly trackers for ongoing studies.
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Support the preparation of country-specific templates and budgets.
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Provide translation support (Italian x2194; English) when required.
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Review and tailor budgets, agreements, and amendments based on study protocols and standard templates for Italy and the UK.
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Build and maintain strong working relationships with clinical sites and internal study teams; attend internal or sponsor meetings as required.
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Work autonomously on contract and budget negotiations within assigned regions.

Requirements

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or Law, or equivalent experience within clinical research contracting.

Experience

2-3 years’ experience negotiating site budgets and contracts within the EU and UK.
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Previous experience within a CRO or pharmaceutical company required.
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Background in clinical site contracting or paralegal work strongly preferred.
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Direct experience negotiating contracts in Italy is a significant advantage.
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Experience managing pricing or third-party vendor contracting is beneficial.
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CRA backgrounds are not preferred for this role.

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