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Investigator Site Contracts Manager

We are a specialist recruitment agency partnering with a global clinical research organisation to appoint an experienced Investigator Site Contracts Manager. This is a senior opportunity for a clinical site contracting professional with a strong CRO background and extensive experience managing complex global studies.

The Role

As Investigator Site Contracts Manager, you will lead contract strategy and oversee start-up contracting activities for complex clinical trials and multi-protocol programmes. Acting as a subject matter expert in international site agreements, you will ensure efficient study start-up, regulatory compliance and financial alignment across projects.

You will be responsible for developing investigator grant estimates, managing contract negotiations and supporting proposal development. Working within a global matrix environment, you will collaborate with sponsors, legal teams, finance, and regional study teams to deliver contracting milestones in line with agreed timelines and budgets.

This role may also include mentoring colleagues, contributing to training delivery and supporting continuous improvement across contracting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site contract strategy for complex and global clinical studies
• Develop and negotiate investigator grant budgets and site agreements
• Provide specialist legal, operational and financial contracting support to study teams
• Ensure compliance with GCP/ICH guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements
• Monitor contracting performance metrics and manage out-of-scope activities
• Maintain accurate oversight of CTMS, tracking tools and study documentation
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment with sponsor expectations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key sponsor stakeholders
• Support quality management processes and internal governance standards
• Mentor and coach team members where required

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in sponsor or CRO clinical site contracting
• Demonstrable experience acting as an international contract expert
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial contract management and drug development processes
• Excellent negotiation, communication and technical writing skills
• Proven ability to work within complex global matrix structures
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate performance metrics
• Confident influencing senior stakeholders and managing competing priorities

This is a high-impact role within a globally recognised clinical research environment, offering exposure to complex studies and leading pharmaceutical sponsors.

If you have the required CRO contracting experience and are looking for your next strategic move, we would be pleased to speak with you.

 

Location: Remote | Salary: £38 - £42 per hour | Job type: Contract | Posted: 02/03/2026