Contract Specialist II, Site Agreement / Contract & Budget Specialist - FSP Team - Italy

The Site Budget & Contracts Specialist is responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing site agreements and related clinical trial contracts for Sponsor-led studies. The role ensures timely execution of agreements, compliance with SOPs and ICH-GCP principles, and close collaboration with cross‑functional clinical study teams. Key Responsibilities Draft, review, negotiate, and process site agreements, templates, and related clinical trial contracts in accordance with Fortrea policies and Sponsor requirements. Manage the full contract lifecycle, including tracking, approvals, execution, filing, and status updates using SAMS or equivalent systems. Independently manage assigned studies while ensuring strict adherence to SOPs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Identify contractual risks or operational delays early and escalate issues proactively to ensure timely resolution. Coordinate with clinical study teams, project management, business development, and budget teams to align contract timelines and expectations. Provide regular and accurate contract status updates to management and internal stakeholders. Contribute to departmental objectives, process improvements, and support junior colleagues as required. Experience & Qualifications 3 - 5 years’ experience in clinical contracts, site agreements, or contract administration within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment. Demonstrated experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle management . Solid knowledge of ICH-GCP , SOP-driven environments, and clinical trial regulations. Bachelor’s degree preferred (Law, Business, or Life Sciences); law degree (EU) is an advantage. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple studies simultaneously. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to global clinical studies while further developing your clinical contracts expertise within a dynamic CRO environment. Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here .