Site Contract Specialist

Bristol-Myers Squibb; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Warsaw, Poland, is seeking a Site Contract Specialist to enable clinical trials by preparing, negotiating, and finalizing site contracts and investigator budgets. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners and external sites to drive study start-up and execution within established processes.

The role offers exposure to negotiation, contract management, and continuous improvement in clinical trial operations across regions in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business Admin, or related field.
• Experience in clinical trial contracting or clinical operations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication in a global environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and apply structured processes in a regulated setting.
• Proficiency with contract management systems and standard business software tools.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and finalize site contracts and investigator budgets using approved templates.
• Partner with internal teams and external research sites to support timely contract execution.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality of contract documentation in approved systems.
• Identify and address routine contracting questions while escalating non-standard items.
• Support operational metrics related to quality, cycle time, and data accuracy.
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying trends and opportunities.
• Maintain collaboration with legal, finance, clinical operations, and external partners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Contract management systems

MS Office

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, "Who are you working for?"-a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Position Summary

The Site Contract Specialist plays a critical role in enabling clinical trials by supporting the preparation, negotiation, and finalization of site contracts and investigator budgets. This role contributes directly to timely study start‑up and execution by working closely with cross‑functional partners and external research sites. You will be part of a team focused on operational excellence, quality, and collaboration, supporting studies across multiple regions while contributing to continuous improvement and standardization efforts within clinical trial operations.

Job Description

This position is responsible for managing site contracting activities within established frameworks and processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance. The role offers the opportunity to develop strong negotiation skills, build cross‑functional partnerships, and gain exposure to clinical research operations. This is an ideal opportunity for someone motivated by structured problem‑solving, collaboration, organization, and making a tangible impact on clinical trial delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and finalize clinical site contracts and investigator budgets using approved templates and standards
• Partner with internal teams and external research sites to support timely contract execution aligned with study timelines
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality of contract documentation in approved systems
• Identify and proactively address routine contracting questions while escalating non‑standard items as appropriate
• Support operational metrics related to quality, cycle time, and data accuracy
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying trends, recurring issues, and opportunities to enhance efficiency
• Maintain strong collaboration with legal, finance, clinical operations, and external partners.

Required Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience in clinical trial contracting, clinical operations, or a related pharmaceutical or research environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in a global, multicultural environment
• Ability to work collaboratively and apply structured processes in a regulated setting
• Proficiency with contract management systems and standard business software tools
• Strong MS office skills

Preferred Qualification

• Experience supporting clinical studies
• Familiarity with investigator grants and site budget negotiations
• Experience working with electronic contract or document management systems

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Compensation Overview

Warsaw - PL: zł180,200 - zł218,360

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. The final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience and in accordance with pay equity principles and applicable employment laws.

How We Work

Where you work matters - because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [e-mail] . Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete