Site Contracts Lead

About the role

Emerald Clinical Trials is seeking an experienced Site Contracts Lead to join its Project Management team. The role is responsible for driving budget and contract activities with academic and commercial sites, ensuring smooth execution of clinical trials.

Key responsibilities

• Lead contract and budget development across multiple studies.
• Serve as the primary contact for sites on all contract and budget matters.
• Oversee site contract negotiations and align them with sponsor expectations.
• Partner with clinical operations and project teams to manage timelines, deliverables, and change requests.
• Coordinate vendor activities and site payment processes specific to each project.
• Track and forecast project budgets, scope changes, and key milestones.
• Contribute to internal process improvements and support training activities.
• Ensure compliance with ICH‑GCP, SOPs, and relevant regulatory guidelines.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer preferred.
• Prior experience in a CRO, pharma, or academic setting supporting clinical trials.
• Strong background in site contract and budget negotiation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience managing virtual teams.
• Good understanding of ICH‑GCP and clinical research regulations.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and adaptable to fast‑paced environments.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with clinical trial management tools.