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Clinical Trial Specialist

Astellas
Astellas
2 years
Not Disclosed
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
10 March 3, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Clinical Trial Specialist

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Clinical Operations / Medical Affairs

Company Overview

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a global pharmaceutical leader operating in over 70 countries, committed to transforming innovative science into medical solutions that deliver value and hope to patients and families. With a strong focus on unmet medical needs, ethical business practices, and scientific excellence, Astellas drives innovation in drug development to improve health outcomes worldwide.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Trial Specialist to support Clinical Trial Leads and Managers in the end-to-end management of interventional and non-interventional drug trials, including pre/post-POC studies, Clinical Pharmacology trials in healthy volunteers, pre-approval access studies, and post-marketing regulatory commitment trials. This role ensures operational excellence across trial set-up, execution, and close-out, maintaining quality, compliance, and alignment with GCP/ICH guidelines and internal SOPs.

This position reports directly to the Clinical Operations Functional Head, Manager, or Clinical Operations Lead.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day clinical trial operations with a strong sense of urgency to meet project objectives, milestones, and deliverables.

  • Collaborate with global cross-functional team members and vendors to maintain accurate trial information in tracking systems and provide updates to trial teams and stakeholders.

  • Assist in trial planning, site feasibility assessments, system set-up, and implementation of quality standards across investigative sites and vendors.

  • Support or lead Trial Master File (TMF) set-up, maintenance, and documentation quality assurance.

  • Participate in coordination of CRO and vendor set-up and management, investigator/site monitor training, and patient-focused strategies for assigned trials.

  • Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, SOPs, and regulatory requirements during trial execution.

  • Contribute to data cleaning, data reviews, and reporting to maintain high-quality trial outputs.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a relevant healthcare or scientific discipline.

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical trials, clinical operations, or healthcare research.

  • Strong understanding of clinical protocol, drug development processes, and clinical trial phases.

  • Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general clinical trial software/tools.

  • Fluent in English (oral and written).

  • Minimal travel required (0–5%).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (Master’s/PhD) in Life Sciences, Medicine, or related field.

  • Prior experience with clinical trial set-up, site monitoring, and cross-functional coordination.

Working Environment

  • Hybrid work model with flexibility to work from home and office in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

  • Opportunity to collaborate with Astellas’ Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, enhancing operational efficiency, resilience, and innovation potential.

  • Engaging and inclusive environment that values diversity, professional development, and work-life balance.

Why Join Astellas Pharma?

  • Be part of a global team delivering innovative therapies and making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

  • Collaborate with experts across clinical operations, regulatory, and medical affairs functions.

  • Access opportunities for professional growth in a hybrid, flexible, and inclusive environment.

  • Contribute to pioneering clinical trials that drive healthcare innovation worldwide.

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This role is ideal for self-motivated clinical research professionals seeking hands-on experience in global drug development and clinical trial operations. Apply now to advance your career with Astellas Pharma Inc. and help deliver innovative medicines to patients worldwide.