Entry Level Contract Specialist

Medpace; München; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Contract Specialist in Munich, where your expertise in clinical trial management will shine. This role is pivotal in the study start-up process, requiring strong negotiation skills and attention to detail. Collaborate with a global team to ensure successful contract execution and contribute to impactful clinical research. With a commitment to professional growth and a flexible work environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients worldwide. If you're ready to elevate your career in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Leistungen

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Competitive PTO packages

Structured career paths

Company-sponsored employee appreciation events

Employee health and wellness initiatives

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Life Science, or Law required.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential.

Aufgaben

• Oversee negotiations of clinical study agreements and drive document finalization.
• Act as subject matter expert for CSA elements on assigned studies.

Kenntnisse

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Contract Negotiation

Problem-Solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Management

Bachelor's degree in Life Science

Bachelor's degree in Law

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

Our clinical operations activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a full-time, office-based Contract Specialist to join our Clinical Operations team in Munich. This position plays a key role in the study start-up and clinical trial management processes at Medpace. The Site Contract Specialist will advance the start-up of our projects. If you want an exciting career where you use your previous expertise and can develop and grow your career even further, then this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Oversees negotiations of clinical study agreements (CSA´s) on a study level and drives CSA document finalization and execution, including contractual language & terms, financial attachments, and investigator grant budgets in collaboration with a global team of site contract & budget negotiators.
• Acts as first-line subject matter expert for all such CSA elements on assigned studies for internal stakeholders. Advises stakeholders on issue resolution within the context of assigned studies.
• Plans contract execution strategy for assigned studies-including forecast of site-specific contractual execution timelines with as much accuracy as possible and coordinates with internal study team stakeholders to ensure that CTA strategy is aligned with overall study start-up plans and expectations overall.
• Works closely with internal stakeholders to prepare site contractual templates, including payment terms, in order to drive successful negotiation of contracts and budgets.
• Maintains document status reports, and updates department tools/systems and team members on a regular basis;
• Collaborates with internal legal, finance and clinical operations departments, including communicating and explaining legal and budgetary issues.
• Manages site level discussions with internal team stakeholders around fair market value of investigator budgets and payment terms within corporate and industry standards during negotiation with sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Life science or Law.
• Relevant work experience is preferred but not required;
• Prior contract negotiation experience preferred but not required;
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills; and
• Excellent knowledge of German and English.

Travel: None

We kindly ask to submit applications in English. We would appreciate if you could indicate the status of your work permit if needed.

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.

The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.

Medpace Perks

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Competitive PTO packages
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives

Awards

• Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
• Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.

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