Sponsor Dedicated Site Budget & Contract Specialist based in Switzerland

FTSWZ Fortrea Switzerland AG; Zürich; Remote; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Fortrea Switzerland AG seeks a Site Budget & Contract Specialist (home-based in Switzerland) to negotiate and manage site agreements, confidentiality agreements, and letters of indemnification for clinical trials.

You will ensure SOP and regulatory compliance, track contract status, and collaborate with study teams, legal, and project management to ensure timely execution. Strong negotiation and language skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (LLB, JD, BA, or BS) preferred; a university-level law degree is highly desirable.
• Fortrea may consider equivalent relevant experience in lieu of educational requirements.
• 2-4 years of experience in contract negotiation, clinical research, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of ICH GCP guidelines and clinical research processes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract tracking systems.
• Fluent in German and in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, and manage site agreements, confidentiality agreements, and letters of indemnification for clinical trials.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and contractual obligations.
• Track, update, and maintain contract status in relevant systems, ensuring transparency and timely execution.
• Identify and elevate contractual issues to management as needed.
• Support the internal review, revision, and approval process of contracts before forwarding them to external parties.
• Collaborate with clinical study teams, legal, and project management to ensure seamless contract execution.
• Maintain electronic and paper contract files, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of departmental processes and procedures.
• Provide regular status updates to management and study teams.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Clinical research

ICH GCP

Regulatory knowledge

SOP compliance

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

German language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law or related field

Tools

Contract tracking systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Join Our Team and Shape the Future of Clinical Research! At Fortrea, we are dedicated to streamlining clinical trials and ensuring compliance with global regulations.

As a Site Budget & Contract Specialist (location: Switzerland; Home-Based), you will play a critical role in negotiating and managing site agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other key contracts that support our clinical research efforts. Your work will help drive the success of groundbreaking studies while ensuring compliance and efficiency. In this role, you will be part of our FSP team and work directly with one of our renowned key sponsor to advance the development of innovative, life-changing medications.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, and manage site agreements, confidentiality agreements, and letters of indemnification for clinical trials.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and contractual obligations.
• Track, update, and maintain contract status in relevant systems, ensuring transparency and timely execution.
• Identify and elevate contractual issues to management as needed.
• Support the internal review, revision, and approval process of contracts before forwarding them to external parties.
• Collaborate with clinical study teams, legal, and project management to ensure seamless contract execution.
• Maintain electronic and paper contract files, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of departmental processes and procedures.
• Provide regular status updates to management and study teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (LLB, JD, BA, or BS) preferred; a university-level law degree is highly desirable.
• Fortrea may consider equivalent relevant experience in lieu of educational requirements.
• 2-4 years of experience in contract negotiation, clinical research, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of ICH GCP guidelines and clinical research processes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract tracking systems.
• Fluent in German and in English.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional growth opportunities in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge clinical research projects.

At Fortrea, we're all about turning the “impossible” into "I'm possible." Together, we break barriers to deliver exceptional service to our patients, fueled by a shared commitment to teamwork and excellence.

Regardless of your role, we're all family, working together to achieve extraordinary results. At Fortrea, your career isn't just a job – it's a journey of making the exceptional possible, every day.