Remote Site Contracts Lead — Budget & Negotiations

Emerald Clinical; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid/Remote options

Career growth

Wellbeing programs

Global opportunities

Job summary

Emerald Clinical Trials in Manila, Philippines is seeking an experienced Site Contracts Lead to drive contract and budget activities for multiple studies. You will work across academic and commercial sites, overseeing negotiations and ensuring sponsor expectations are met.

This hands-on role requires strong negotiation skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to collaborate with sponsors, vendors, and clinical operations. Flexible hybrid/remote options are available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting clinical trials in CRO, pharma or academic settings.
• Strong background in site contract and budget negotiation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; experience managing virtual teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract and budget development across multiple studies.
• Serve as main contact for sites on contract and budget matters.
• Oversee site contract negotiations and ensure sponsor alignment.
• Partner with clinical operations to manage timelines, deliverables and changes.
• Coordinate vendor activities and site payment processes.
• Track and forecast project budgets, scope changes and milestones.
• Contribute to process improvements and training activities.
• Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Site contract negotiation

Budget negotiation

Vendor management

Virtual-team leadership

ICH-GCP knowledge

Education

Law degree / Qualified lawyer

Tools

Microsoft Office

CTMS

Job description

Emerald Clinical Trials in Manila, Philippines is seeking an experienced Site Contracts Lead to drive contract and budget activities for multiple studies. You will work across academic and commercial sites, overseeing negotiations and ensuring sponsor expectations are met.

This hands-on role requires strong negotiation skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to collaborate with sponsors, vendors, and clinical operations. Flexible hybrid/remote options are available for qualified candidates.