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Regulatory And Start-Up

Fortrea
3-5 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
1 June 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development

Regulatory and Start-Up Specialist

Location: Bangalore
Experience: 3–5 Years
Department: Clinical Operations / Study Start-Up / Regulatory Affairs
Industry: CRO / Clinical Research / Pharmaceutical


Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Regulatory and Start-Up Specialist to support clinical trial start-up activities, site contracting, protocol amendment management, and regulatory coordination. The role involves working closely with sponsors, investigators, legal teams, clinical operations, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure timely site activation, contract execution, and study compliance in accordance with ICH-GCP and applicable regulatory requirements.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA) & Contract Management

  • Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), confidentiality agreements, amendments, and related site contracts.

  • Coordinate with sponsors, legal teams, investigators, and study teams to facilitate timely contract execution.

  • Manage contract timelines and ensure execution aligns with study milestones and turnaround expectations.

  • Track contract status and maintain accurate documentation in contract management systems and study repositories.

  • Facilitate internal approval workflows and obtain necessary authorizations for agreement execution.

  • Identify contract risks, delays, and compliance concerns and escalate appropriately.

Protocol Amendment Management

  • Coordinate protocol amendment submissions and associated regulatory documentation.

  • Review amendment requirements and communicate timelines, action items, and documentation needs to sites and study teams.

  • Support amendment-related contract and budget revisions.

  • Track amendment progress through submission, approval, and implementation stages.

  • Ensure protocol changes are implemented efficiently and documented accurately.

Regulatory & Study Start-Up Support

  • Support site activation and study start-up activities across assigned clinical studies.

  • Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs teams to ensure timely submissions and approvals.

  • Maintain study documentation and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the start-up phase.

  • Assist in preparation and maintenance of study trackers, reports, and metrics.

Stakeholder Coordination

  • Work closely with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Finance, and external site personnel.

  • Provide regular status updates regarding contract execution, amendments, and study progress.

  • Support site communications and resolve outstanding queries to prevent project delays.

Compliance & Quality Management

  • Ensure adherence to SOPs, sponsor requirements, quality standards, and ICH-GCP guidelines.

  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and records.

  • Participate in process improvement initiatives and departmental projects.

  • Complete mandatory compliance training and documentation activities within required timelines.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Biotechnology

    • Nursing

    • Medical Laboratory Technology

    • Allied Health Sciences


Required Experience

  • 3–5 years of experience in Clinical Research, Study Start-Up, Regulatory Affairs, or Clinical Operations.

  • Experience managing Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and site contracts.

  • Experience supporting protocol amendments and regulatory submissions.

  • Understanding of clinical trial start-up processes and site activation activities.