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Centstone HC

Mammography Tech-Diagnostic

Rancho Mirage, CA · On-site

$60 - $90/hr

Contract (Clinical Allied Travel) Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Mammography Technologist / Breast Ultrasound Technologist to join a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. The technologist ...

capslo

Behavioral Health Counselor

San Luis Obispo, CA · On-site

Under the direction of the SLO-Hub Program Supervisor and in collaboration with the contract clinical supervisor, you will provide assessment and therapeutic intervention for clients. Your expertise ...

Artiva Biotherapeutics, Inc.

Contract Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$122K - $145K/yr

We are a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing natural killer (NK) cell-based ... The Contract Manager, reporting to the Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, is ...

Artiva Biotherapeutics, Inc.

Contract Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$122K - $145K/yr

We are a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing natural killer (NK) cell-based ... The Contract Manager, reporting to the Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, is ...

Artiva Biotherapeutics

Contract Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$122K - $145K/yr

We are a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing natural killer (NK) cell-based ... The Contract Manager, reporting to the Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, is ...

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What is a contract clinical professional?

Contract Clinical professionals are healthcare workers, such as clinical research associates, nurses, or medical staff, who are hired on a temporary or project-based contract rather than as permanent employees. They often work for pharmaceutical companies, research organizations, or hospitals to support clinical trials, patient care, or specialized medical projects. These roles allow organizations to access specialized expertise or scale up staffing for specific projects without long-term commitments. Contract Clinical professionals benefit from flexibility and exposure to a variety of clinical environments and projects. This arrangement is common in the fast-paced and project-driven healthcare and life sciences industries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract clinical professional?

To thrive as a Contract Clinical professional, you need a strong background in clinical research, regulatory compliance, and a relevant healthcare or life sciences degree. Familiarity with electronic data capture (EDC) systems, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and often certifications like CCRA or CCRP are typical requirements. Strong organizational skills, adaptability, and effective stakeholder communication are essential soft skills for success in this role. These qualifications ensure accurate study execution, regulatory adherence, and productive collaboration across project teams.

What are some common challenges faced by contract clinical professionals, and how can they be managed?

Contract Clinical professionals often navigate varying protocols and expectations across different organizations, which can be challenging when adapting quickly to new teams or study requirements. Balancing multiple projects or sites and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards are also frequent hurdles. Effective communication, continuous learning, and strong organizational skills are crucial for managing these challenges, as is building rapport with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth study operations.

What is the difference between Contract Clinical vs Contract Medical Writer?

AspectContract ClinicalContract Medical Writer
Required CredentialsLife sciences degree, clinical research certificationsMedical or life sciences degree, writing certifications
Work EnvironmentClinical trial sites, research organizationsPharmaceutical companies, CROs, medical communication agencies
Industry UsageClinical research, trial managementRegulatory documents, scientific publications

Contract Clinical roles focus on managing and overseeing clinical trials, requiring knowledge of research protocols and patient safety. Contract Medical Writers specialize in creating scientific and regulatory documents, emphasizing writing skills and medical knowledge. Both roles are essential in the healthcare industry but serve different functions within the clinical research process.

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Infographic showing various Contract Clinical job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Clinical Site Contracts Administrator

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Who We Are:
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
About the Role:
We are hiring for multiple Clinical Site Contracts Administrators who will be responsible for providing support in the site contract lifecycle management. Responsible for supporting the development of clinical site budgets including review, adjustment, and negotiation with clinical sites. Support the clinical study teams in the timely study startup and with legal department to help ensure clinical site contracts are fully executed in a timely manner. Support the administration, negotiation and execution of clinical site contracts towards the goal of favorable terms regarding study budget, timelines and deliverables including site payments, across multiple projects.
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
  • Support a timely and successful negotiation and on-going administration of clinical site contracts including CDAs, CTAs, CTA Amendments, and other site-contract related agreements in accordance with study timelines.
  • Collaborate with clinical research sites for inhouse run studies, assist with site-specific challenges, and assist with study-related documentation.
  • Learn to build site budgets including negotiations, triage, review, and identifying issues for escalation.
  • Support in finding solutions for potential roadblocks and challenges in the study start-up process, including site budget constraints and contract discrepancies.
  • Effectively communicate site budget issues and facilitate problem resolution.
  • Present CDA and CTA updates in team meetings.
  • Utilize strong analytical skills to assess issues and propose solutions.
  • Check clinical site contracts for completeness and accuracy and ensure adherence to department guidelines; corrects documents as necessary.
  • Facilitate the contract signing process as directed. Track all site interaction in a timely and accurate manner and ensure the status updates are fully descriptive.
  • Track and create files for all site related contracts.
  • Facilitate the CTA start-up process and develop the CTA and payment terms template, site budget, and supporting documentation to sites and serve as the site contract and budget point person with sites or CRO.
  • Submit web requests and coordinate with Legal Department on execution of CTAs. Negotiate site budget with clinical sites based on parameters defined by Head of Clinical Operations (or designee).
  • Co-manage site payments for inhouse run studies and accounting related activities to ensure payments are made in a timely manner and based on executed site contract. Collaborate with finance/accounting departments in support of site contract budgets.
  • Contribute to the development and organization of site contracting and budget/payment processes.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 2+ years of contracts administration or similar transactional experience in a role that requires direct interaction with clinical sites and internal stakeholders
  • Understands Neurocrine's business objectives and develop understanding of Neurocrine's services and customers
  • Experience in specific functional discipline while working to acquire higher-level knowledge and skills
  • Comfortable working with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Strong computer skills
  • Strong communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
  • Must be detail oriented
  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
  • Knowledge of Clinical Trial process, regulations and guidelines
  • Ability to read and interpret contracts, ensure contract language / terms meet company standards
  • Good contract administration skills, including budgeting, billing/invoicing, issue resolution, point of contact for CRO and or/study teams
  • Knowledge of clinical contract accounting and budgeting process
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience supporting multiple teams

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.
We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.
The hourly rate we reasonably expect to pay is $40.40-$55.14. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 20% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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