Site Contracts Specialist

About the role

The Site Contracts Specialist will support global clinical research operations by managing the full lifecycle of site contracts for international trials. Based in Ireland, you will ensure contracts are accurately drafted, negotiated, and executed in line with regulatory, legal, and study requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and adapt country‑specific clinical trial contract templates.
• Draft, negotiate and finalize site agreements, amendments and related documentation.
• Review study budgets and financial terms during negotiations to ensure compliance.
• Conduct quality checks on contracts before execution and signature workflows.
• Liaise with internal legal, data‑privacy, study teams, sponsors and external sites to resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain contract tracking systems with real‑time status updates.
• Manage contract amendments, termination letters and other site‑related legal documents.
• File fully executed agreements and distribute them to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify contractual risks and support dispute resolution.

Required profile

• 1‑3 years of experience in clinical research, pharmaceutical or CRO environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Life Sciences, Law or a related field.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory frameworks (ICH‑GCP, FDA, EMA).
• Proven ability to negotiate contract terms and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Analytical mindset with experience reviewing legal and financial contract details.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook