Remote Site Activation & Contract Specialist (France)

Site Activation Specialist / Contract Specialist

Courbevoie, France | Full time | Home-based | R

Job Overview

Perform tasks at a country level associated with Site Activation (SA) activities in accordance with applicable local and/or international regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), project requirements and contractual/budgetary guidelines. May also include maintenance activity. Developing professional individual contributor who works under moderate oversight and supervision. Responsible for making recommendations for enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area. Problems faced are general and may require understanding of broader set of issues but are not complex.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for investigative sites, Site Activation Managers (SAM), Project Management teams, and relevant departments regarding all contract and budget‑related activities, ensuring full compliance with SOPs, WIs, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the end‑to‑end contract and budget process, including feasibility support, site identification inputs, start‑up planning, and site activation deliverables.
• Maintain and update internal systems, databases, trackers, and project‑specific tools to ensure accurate documentation of contract status, negotiation cycles, and approval timelines.
• Analyze site‑specific budget requests, evaluate fair‑market value considerations, and provide recommendations to management based on performance metrics and negotiation trends.
• Develop and agree on project‑specific contract and budget timelines; proactively monitor progress and implement contingency actions when delays or risks are identified.
• Track, review, and follow up on the approval and execution process for contracts, budgets ensuring alignment with start‑up timelines.
• Provide local expert guidance on contracting processes to SAMs and project teams during initial planning and throughout project execution.
• Conduct quality control checks on site‑submitted documents and contract‑related materials to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Engage directly with sponsors as needed to support complex negotiations, escalation points, or contract strategy discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Law, or a related field (required).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in clinical research, with at least 6 months of direct experience in site contract and budget negotiations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in managing contract/budget negotiations and timelines within global or local clinical trial settings.
• Experience in a lead or senior capacity is preferred, including cross‑functional coordination with regulatory, clinical operations, and project management teams.
• Strong understanding of local regulatory guidelines, site payment structures, and fair‑market‑value (FMV) principles.