Site Contracts & Negotiation Specialist

Fortrea; Leiden; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea Leiden is seeking a Contracts Associate to support site agreements and related documents for our clinical studies. You will draft, negotiate and review site contracts, confidentiality agreements and templates while maintaining SAMS and filing systems.

Work closely with study teams, escalate issues, ensure SOP compliance, and provide regular status updates. A 2–4 year background in contract administration within life sciences is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law or related field (UK/EU preferred).
• Minimum 2–4 years of contract experience in clinical research or life sciences.
• Experience with site agreements and confidentiality agreements.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and approve Site Agreements and templates for study teams.
• Update the SAMS or other contracting tracking systems.
• Maintain paper and electronic filing of executed contracts.
• Provide status updates and escalate issues to line management.
• Draft, negotiate, review and process contracts in accordance with SOPs.
• Assist with approvals and maintain contract tracking reporting.

Skills

Contract negotiation

SOP adherence

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field

Tools

SAMS contract system

Job description

Fortrea Leiden is seeking a Contracts Associate to support site agreements and related documents for our clinical studies. You will draft, negotiate and review site contracts, confidentiality agreements and templates while maintaining SAMS and filing systems.

Work closely with study teams, escalate issues, ensure SOP compliance, and provide regular status updates. A 2–4 year background in contract administration within life sciences is preferred.