FSP Site Activation & Contracts Specialist Middle East

About the Role

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc is seeking a FSP Site Activation & Contracts Specialist for the Middle East region. This full-time role is responsible for supporting and managing the end-to-end site activation process for assigned clinical study sites. The position combines Study Start-Up (SSU) and Site Contracting responsibilities, coordinating regulatory and Ethics Committee/IRB activities, essential document collection, site contracts, and investigator grant budget negotiations to support timely site activation.

Role Context and Impact

The Specialist acts as a key point of contact for assigned sites and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to identify and resolve activation barriers. This ensures that all activities are completed in accordance with applicable regulations, client requirements, study timelines, and established processes. The role contributes to the successful execution of clinical trials, building on the company's experience of supporting over 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last five years.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned sites throughout the end-to-end site activation process, from site selection/award through activation readiness.
• Coordinate the collection, review, and completion of required site start-up and essential documentation.
• Support the preparation, submission, and follow-up of applicable Ethics Committee/IRB and regulatory documentation, adhering to country-specific requirements and agreed study processes.
• Draft, execute, and process clinical trial agreements, investigator agreements, and other related contractual documents with clinical study sites and Principal Investigators.
• Negotiate investigator grant budgets and contractual terms and conditions within approved client negotiation parameters.
• Track site activation milestones, identify potential delays, and proactively follow up with sites and relevant stakeholders.
• Serve as a key operational contact for assigned sites during the activation phase, coordinating regulatory, Ethics Committee, contracting, budget, and documentation activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Study Start-Up, Site Contracts, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Legal, and Finance teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in site activation, study start-up, or clinical trial contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sites through the activation process.
• Experience with regulatory and Ethics Committee/IRB documentation and submission processes.
• Proficiency in negotiating investigator grant budgets and contractual terms.
• Working knowledge of regional and national regulatory requirements and country-specific start-up processes in the Middle East.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and project management skills to track milestones and manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management.
• Ability to identify and resolve activation barriers proactively.
• Attention to detail for ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance.
• Capability to work effectively in a matrix environment.

Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from ر.س.‏200,*** to ر.س.‏300,***.