Contract Specialist

Medpace; Lyon; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site mentoring

Career development

Training programs

Job summary

Medpace is seeking a full-time, office-based Contract Specialist in France to manage the life cycle of clinical study contracts, from drafting through negotiation and finalization. You will work within the Site Contracts Team, coordinating with internal departments to meet startup timelines and regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience, plus strong attention to detail and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; preferably in Law or Sciences.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Prior contract negotiation experience preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Full proficiency in French and strong English written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing agreements, termination letters or other legal documents required for a clinical study.
• Negotiate within client approved contract and budget templates and negotiation parameters.
• Identify and assesses legal, financial, and operational risks and escalate to appropriate Contract Lead or Contract Manager.
• Provide recommendations and alternative resolutions throughout negotiations using established escalation channels.
• Coordinate with internal functional departments to ensure various site startup activities are aligned with contractual process and mutually agreed up timelines; and
• Keep up to date with applicable local regulations impacting clinical trial contracts.

Skills

Attention to detail

French fluency

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our Site Contracts Team is growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a full-time, office-based Contract Specialist to join our Site Contracts Team in France. This position plays a key role in the study start-up and clinical trial management processes at Medpace. As a Site Contract Specialist, you will have full responsibility for the life cycle of each contract through the preparation, negotiation, and finalization of contracts. If you want an exciting career where you use your previous expertise and can develop and grow your career even further within a global environment, then this is the opportunity for you

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing agreements, termination letters or other legal documents required for a clinical study;
• Negotiate within client approved contract and budget templates and negotiation parameters;
• Identify and assesses legal, financial, and operational risks and elevate to appropriate Contract Lead or Contract Manager;
• Provide recommendations and alternative resolutions throughout negotiations using established escalation channels;
• Coordinate with internal functional departments to ensure various site startup activities are aligned with contractual process and mutually agreed up timelines; and
• Keep up to date with applicable local regulations impacting clinical trial contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; preferably in Law or Sciences.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience;
• Prior contract negotiation experience preferred but not required;
• Strong attention to detail; and
• Full proficiency in French and strong English written and spoken communication skills.

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing phase 1-4 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 the advancement of clinical research. We leverage in-country regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.

Purpose-Driven Work

• Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing the global development of medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence

Collaborative Culture

• Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.
• Leadership throughout Medpace is both accessible and approachable

Continuous Growth & Development

• Office based environment with on-site mentors
• Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities
• Industry renowned onboarding and training programs designed to accelerate professional development
• Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your career
• An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly

Other Employee Benefits

• Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance
• Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
• Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training
• Company-sponsored social events

Please note benefits may vary based on country.

What To Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your application and if your profile matches our current needs, you will be contacted for an interview. While we review all applications carefully, we are unable to respond to every applicant, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.