Clinical Contracts Associate

Why This Role Matters
This role plays a vital part in ensuring smooth execution of clinical trials by managing legally compliant agreements between sponsors, CROs, and research sites. By handling global clinical contracts and regulatory documentation, you contribute directly to accelerating clinical research timelines and ensuring compliance with international standards.

Job Description
Clario is hiring a Contract Specialist for its Bangalore or remote setup. This role focuses on managing end-to-end clinical and commercial contracting processes, supporting global clinical trial operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal frameworks.

Key Features of the Role:
• Exposure to global clinical trial agreements and legal frameworks
• Opportunity to work in a remote or hybrid environment
• Involvement in high-impact clinical research projects
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with legal, clinical, and operations teams
• Career growth in clinical legal and contract management domain

Responsibilities
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including CDAs, Work Orders (WOs), Start-Up Agreements (SUAs), and Letters of Intent (LOIs)
• Support negotiation of Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Stand-Alone Agreements (SAAs), Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs), and Quality Agreements
• Conduct legal review of Change Orders (COs) and ensure compliance with contractual terms
• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle using Salesforce or contract management systems
• Track escalations for non-standard contract clauses and coordinate with subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Maintain accurate, compliant, and audit-ready documentation
• Handle electronic signatures and contract execution workflows
• Support audits, regulatory inspections, and SOP compliance processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, clinical operations, and project management

Required Qualifications
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management
• Knowledge of clinical trial agreements and regulatory frameworks
• Familiarity with global compliance and documentation standards

Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree (Law, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field preferred)

Experience and Skills:
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in commercial or clinical contracting
• Experience in Pharma, CRO, or Clinical Research industry
• Hands-on experience with agreements such as MSA, CDA, and DPA
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (advanced drafting) and Excel (tracking/reporting)
• Experience with Salesforce or contract lifecycle management systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Salary Insights
• Estimated salary range: ₹8 LPA – ₹14 LPA (based on experience and expertise)

Company Overview
Clario is a global leader in clinical trial technology and evidence generation. The company supports pharmaceutical and biotech organizations by providing data-driven solutions that enhance clinical development and accelerate the delivery of life-saving therapies worldwide.

FAQs
• What types of contracts will I handle?
You will manage clinical agreements such as CDAs, MSAs, DPAs, and study-related contracts.

• Is prior CRO experience required?
Preferred but not mandatory if you have strong contracting experience in pharma or related domains.

• What tools are commonly used in this role?
Salesforce and other contract lifecycle management systems are widely used.

• What is the career growth path?
Contract Specialist → Senior Contract Specialist → Contract Manager → Legal/Clinical Operations Lead

Application Tips
• Highlight your experience with clinical contracts (CDA, MSA, DPA)
• Showcase your role in contract negotiation and lifecycle management
• Mention tools like Salesforce or any contract management software
• Emphasize compliance knowledge and audit readiness experience
• Provide examples of working with cross-functional or global teams