Sponsor Dedicated Site Budget & Contract Specialist based in Switzerland

Fortrea; United States; À distance; USD 103 000 - 145 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Flexible work arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Work on cutting-edge clinical research

Résumé du poste

Fortrea is seeking a Site Budget & Contract Specialist (location: Switzerland; Home-Based) to negotiate and manage site agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other key contracts for clinical trials. You will ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines, track contracts, and collaborate with study teams, legal, and management to drive efficient contract execution.

The role requires 2–4 years of contract negotiation experience, fluency in German and English, and a university-level

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; law degree desirable.
• Equivalent relevant experience considered in lieu of education.
• 2–4 years of experience in contract negotiation, clinical research, or 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.

Responsabilités

• 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 with transparency.
• Escalate contractual issues to management as needed.
• Support internal review, revision, and approval processes before forwarding contracts externally.
• Collaborate with clinical study teams, legal, and project management for seamless contract execution.
• Maintain electronic and paper contract files; ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Assist in continuous improvement of departmental processes and procedures.
• Provide regular status updates to management and study teams.

Connaissances

Contract negotiation

Clinical research

German language

English language

Negotiation & communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Contract tracking systems

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (LLB/JD/BA/BS)

Outils

Microsoft Office

Contract tracking systems

Description du poste

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:

In this role, you will:

• 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 Escalate 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:

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• 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.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Take the next step in your career and join us in driving innovation in clinical research.

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