Clinical Research Business Development & Site Feasibility Consultant (Part-Time / Contract)
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Business Development & Site Feasibility Consultant to support the strategic growth of our expanding multispecialty clinical research site. This is a flexible part-time or contract opportunity ideal for an experienced clinical research professional who currently works with a research site, CRO, sponsor, or site network and is looking for a consulting engagement.
Our site includes investigators across multiple therapeutic areas, including Rheumatology, Psychiatry, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Pain Management, and other specialties.
The primary objective of this role is to increase our clinical trial portfolio by identifying new study opportunities, building relationships with sponsors and CROs, coordinating business development activities, completing feasibility assessments, and advising leadership on site growth strategies.
Responsibilities
• Identify and qualify new clinical trial opportunities that align with our investigators, therapeutic areas, and patient population for our site.
• Develop and maintain relationships with pharmaceutical sponsors, biotechnology companies, CROs, and site selection teams.
• Coordinate introductory meetings and business development discussions with sponsors and CROs/vendors.
• Complete and submit site feasibility questionnaires, capability assessments, and site qualification documents.
• Maintain sponsor and CRO portals, site profiles, investigator CVs, equipment inventories, and site capability information.
• Monitor sponsor pipelines and upcoming clinical development programs to proactively identify study opportunities.
• Collaborate with investigators and leadership to determine site interest, patient availability, and operational feasibility.
• Provide strategic recommendations to improve site competitiveness and increase study awards.
• Track business development activities, sponsor outreach, feasibility submissions, and study opportunities through activation.
• Support site startup activities as needed, including sponsor documentation and pre-award coordination.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience in clinical research business development, site feasibility, site selection, study startup, or sponsor/CRO operations.
• Experience working with pharmaceutical sponsors, biotechnology companies, CROs, or multispecialty clinical research sites.
• Strong understanding of sponsor feasibility processes, site qualification visits, and clinical trial startup.
• Existing relationships with sponsors, CROs, or feasibility teams are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations, ICH-GCP, HIPAA, and Good Documentation Practices.
• Experience with CTMS, eRegulatory systems, sponsor feasibility portals, and EMR platforms.
• Excellent communication, networking, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote consulting environment.
Preferred Background: Current or former:
• Clinical Research Business Development Manager
• Clinical Trial Feasibility Specialist
• Site Feasibility Coordinator
• Site Selection Specialist
• Site Startup Specialist
• Site Alliance Manager
• Clinical Trial Startup Manager
• CRO Feasibility Manager
• Clinical Research Consultant
Engagement
• Part-time or Contract
• Remote
• Flexible schedule (approximately 5–20 hours per week)
• Competitive consulting compensation based on experience
What Success Looks Like
The successful consultant will help our site build a sustainable pipeline of clinical trials by expanding sponsor and CRO relationships, increasing feasibility opportunities, improving study conversion rates, and positioning our investigators for long-term research growth.
Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
Work Location: Remote