Clinical Study Start-Up Contracting Specialist

Novartis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Flexible and hybrid working options

14 weeks paid parental leave

Company vehicle or car allowance

Job summary

Novartis in London seeks a Contracting Specialist - Clinical Study Start-Up to lead contracting activities that enable clinical studies to launch. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to negotiate contracts and manage study agreements, accelerating site activation and patient recruitment.

The role requires experience in SSU or related research, with a focus on regulatory compliance, negotiations and cross-functional coordination in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year in a clinical trials or SSU environment.
• Experience supporting clinical research or site-facing trial activities.
• Understanding of ICH-GCP, IRB/IEC, and HA regulations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Proven negotiation skills for financial and contractual discussions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet timelines.
• Experience with databases and multiple information sources for data analysis.
• Accountability and adaptability in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Support country SSU strategy to deliver country timelines and milestones.
• Coordinate and execute clinical study contracts and confidentiality agreements.
• Track contract status from negotiation to return and manage risks.
• Negotiate financial and legal terms with sites and budgets.
• Collaborate with CRAs, CTAs, Finance, SSU Managers, and global study teams to progress start-up activities.
• Serve as contact for local legal teams and ERCs on contract matters.
• Ensure contracting complies with ICH-GCP, IRB/IEC, HA regulations, and SOPs.
• Drive streamlined contracting processes to accelerate site activation and recruitment.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Regulatory understanding

Risk management

Data analysis

Multi-tasking

Job description

Novartis in London seeks a Contracting Specialist - Clinical Study Start-Up to lead contracting activities that enable clinical studies to launch. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to negotiate contracts and manage study agreements, accelerating site activation and patient recruitment.

The role requires experience in SSU or related research, with a focus on regulatory compliance, negotiations and cross-functional coordination in a hybrid work setting.