Site Contracts Specialist

Emerald Clinical Trials is a global leader in clinical research, partnering with over 160 biotech companies and 15 of the world's top 20 pharmaceutical firms
. Headquartered in Singapore, we combine scientific excellence with operational expertise to deliver end-to-end clinical trial solutions across all phases, including Phase I-IV and real-world studies
.

With over 25 years of experience and a world-renowned focus in renal research
, Emerald Clinical has helped drive medical breakthroughs through deep scientific insight, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Global Expertise. Local Insight. Real Impact.

Our 800+ employees across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas work together to accelerate clinical development through stronger site partnerships, deeper patient engagement, and innovative trial delivery. At Emerald Clinical, we are passionate about advancing science and improving outcomes for patients worldwide.

The Site Contracts Specialist is a key member of the Clinical Management Team at Emerald Clinical
. This role is responsible for supporting the timely negotiation, execution, and management of clinical trial agreements, budgets, and associated documentation to facilitate efficient study start-up and site activation. The position works closely with sponsors, investigative sites, legal teams, and study start-up stakeholders to ensure contracts are delivered accurately, compliantly, and within agreed timelines.

This is an exciting opportunity for a contract and budget negotiation professional who thrives in a fast-paced clinical research environment and enjoys collaborating with global stakeholders to deliver successful clinical studies.

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage clinical trial agreements, amendments, and associated contract documentation.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage site budgets within approved sponsor parameters.
• Act as a primary liaison between sponsors, investigative sites, legal teams, and internal stakeholders regarding contract and budget activities.
• Ensure contracts and budgets are executed within agreed study timelines and project milestones.
• Maintain contract management systems, trackers, templates, and documentation to support compliance and transparency.
• Review contractual documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with applicable regulations, sponsor requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor contract status and proactively identify and resolve negotiation roadblocks.
• Support site payment activities and coordinate accurate and timely invoicing processes.
• Assist with country and site start-up activities, document collection, and study maintenance as required.
• Ensure all contract-related documentation is appropriately filed and maintained throughout the study lifecycle.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates on contract and budget progress.
• Support quality initiatives, audits, inspections, and process improvement activities.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of systems, tools, and best practices across contract and budget management functions.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a scientific, healthcare, legal, business, or related discipline.
• Previous experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical company, or clinical research environment.
• Proven experience in site contract negotiation and budget management for clinical trials.
• Strong understanding of clinical research processes, study start-up activities, and site activation requirements.
• Working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to review and interpret contractual, legal, financial, and operational documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational and project coordination skills.
• Experience working across multiple countries and cultures is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working with contract management systems, CTMS platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

At our core,
Emerald Clinical is committed to transforming clinical research by putting people first, both patients and our employees. Joining Emerald means becoming part of a global team dedicated to delivering…