Job Title : Clinical Contract Assistant
Location : Sylmar, CA (Preferred) | Plano, TX | Maple Grove, MN
Start Date : January 12, 2026
Duration : 12-Month Contract
Position Summary
The Clinical Contract Assistant will work under the direction of the Contracts Manager to support clinical contracting activities. This role applies general business knowledge gained through education or prior experience and contributes to the team through entry-level contracting and administrative tasks. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and is accountable for individual contributions. The successful candidate will follow standardized procedures to complete assignments, analyze routine information, meet deadlines, and support contract execution efforts. Clear and effective communication with internal stakeholders and external study sites is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and negotiate contract amendments
- Prepare study-site-specific budget drafts
- Send initial contract and budget communications to invited sites within established timelines
- Conduct periodic follow-ups with study sites
- Submit finalized contracts for internal and external signatures
- Scan fully executed contracts and revised Investigator Agreements
- Upload documents to the electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) system and maintain accurate status notes
- Attend meetings and calls and provide regular status updates as required
- File and maintain hard-copy contracts
- Prepare NTA agreement templates and distribute to study sites
- Process licensing requests
- Support the Contracts Manager and Contract Associates with assigned tasks as needed
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 1–3 years of related contracting experienceAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent experienceExperience with contract negotiations, document redlining, and analytical reviewFamiliarity with grant and contract requirements, policies, and procedures, including :Clinical and AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care ProfessionalsKnowledge of GCP, ICH, GLP, and applicable federal, state, and industry regulations governing clinical grants and contractsExperience ensuring compliance with regulatory and government requirements, including but not limited to :Sunshine ActFederalwide Assurance (FWA)Human Subject Protection trainingClinical insurance requirementsDemonstrated understanding of company policies, procedures, and functional practicesStrong written and verbal communication skills, including interpersonal and organizational abilitiesAbility to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organizationStrong attention to detail, time management, and ability to meet deadlinesProven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretionDemonstrated ability to comply with applicable government regulations and company operating proceduresProficiency in personal computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and AccessAbility to apply evaluation, originality, and problem-solving skills as neededPreferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related fieldExperience working with a pharmaceutical or biotechnology sponsorDirect knowledge of sponsor-side clinical contracting and clinical research