Study Site Specialist

Study Site Specialist (Entry Level) – FSP | Permanent | Remote (Germany)

Location: Germany (Remote)

Work Model: Fully remote (WFH)

Who This Role Is For

This position is ideal for candidates looking to build a career in clinical research and a start-up.

You might be a strong fit if you have:

• Around 1–2 years of experience in clinical research, or
• Completed a placement/internship within a CRO, pharma, or research setting, or
• An academic background in life sciences with exposure to clinical research concepts

If you're early in your career and looking for a structured environment to develop within clinical operations, this is a solid entry point.

About the Role

This is a permanent FSP (Functional Service Provider) position, supporting global clinical trials with a focus on site start-up activities.

Working under the guidance of experienced Study Start-Up and Study Support teams, you will be involved in the end-to-end process of activating clinical trial sites, from feasibility through to site initiation.

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to how clinical trials are set up across different countries and healthcare systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support site start-up activities from feasibility through to activation
• Act as a point of contact for study teams, supporting start-up coordination
• Assist with site identification and feasibility processes
• Help collect, track, and review essential site documentation
• Support contract and budget coordination activities (with guidance)
• Contribute to Ethics Committee and Regulatory Authority submissions
• Use internal tools to track progress and maintain accurate records
• Support country- and site-level requirements for study activation
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timelines are met

Your Background

• Degree in Life Sciences or related field
• 1–2 years’ experience in clinical research or a relevant placement/internship
• Basic understanding of clinical trials and drug development
• Familiarity with ICH-GCP principles is an advantage
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident using MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a structured, team environment

Additional Information

• Fully remote role within Germany
• No travel required
• Opportunity to grow within a structured FSP model with clear career progression (Specialist → Specialist II → Senior levels)

Final Note

This is a junior-level opportunity, and the role and compensation are aligned accordingly. It’s best suited to candidates who are early in their careers and motivated to build experience in a clinical trial start-up.