Contract Specialist - FSP Dedicated - Belgium & Netherlands

ThermoFisher Scientific; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Contract Specialist/Senior Contract Specialist to manage high‑value clinical trial contracts within the FSP environment. You will draft, negotiate, and finalize CTAs and CDAs while ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.

You will partner with legal, clinical operations, regulatory affairs and finance to align requirements, liaise with clients and sites, and oversee the contract lifecycle from negotiation to execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Law, Business Administration, Life Sciences).
• Extensive experience in contract management or negotiation within pharmaceutical, clinical research, or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of contractual regulations and guidelines governing clinical trials.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English; other languages may help depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate high‑value and complex contracts related to clinical trials, including CTAs and CDAs.
• Ensure contracts comply with local and international regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with legal, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and finance to ensure alignment.
• Liaise with clients, sites, and vendors to facilitate contract negotiation and approval.
• Monitor progress of contract negotiations and address issues.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of contracts and agreements.
• Provide guidance on contractual matters to project teams.
• Participate in development of contract management strategies and processes.
• Ensure timely execution of contracts to meet timelines.
• Support resolution of contractual disputes as they arise.
• Stay updated with regulatory changes and industry standards.
• Mentor junior specialists and support their development.
• Participate in training to enhance contract management skills.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Life Sciences

Advanced degree or certification in contract management

Tools

Electronic contract management systems

Databases

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon‑Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life‑changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future

Our team is expanding, and we are looking to recruit a Contract Specialist or Senior Contract Specialist for our growing FSP environment.

• The Contract Specialist in the FSP group is responsible for managing and overseeing contractual aspects of clinical trials conducted by the FSP on behalf of its clients. This role involves negotiating, drafting, and finalizing high‑value and complex contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. The Senior Contract Specialist also provides mentorship and guidance to junior contract specialists. Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate high‑value and complex contracts related to clinical trials, including Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs), and other relevant documents.

• Ensure contracts are compliant with local and international regulations and company policies.

• Collaborate with internal teams, including legal, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and finance, to ensure alignment and compliance with contractual requirements.

• Liaise with external stakeholders, including clients, sites, and vendors, to facilitate the contract negotiation and approval process.

• Monitor the progress of contract negotiations and address any issues or concerns that arise.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to contracts and agreements.

• Provide guidance and support to project teams on contractual matters throughout the lifecycle of clinical trials.

• Participate in the development and implementation of contract management strategies and processes.

• Ensure timely execution of contracts to meet project timelines and deadlines.

• Support the resolution of contractual disputes and issues as they arise.

• Stay up-to-date with changes in regulations and industry standards related to clinical trial contracts.

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior contract specialists, assisting in their professional development.

• Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance the contract management skills of the team. Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Law, Business Administration, Life Sciences).

• Extensive experience in contract management or negotiation within the pharmaceutical, clinical research, or related industry.

• Strong knowledge of contractual regulations and guidelines governing clinical trials.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.

• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Proficiency in both written and spoken English; additional language skills may be beneficial depending on the location. Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or certification in contract management or a related field.

• Experience in an FSP environment, providing services to multiple clients.

• Familiarity with electronic contract management systems and databases.

• Previous experience in a senior or leadership role within contract management.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.