Contract Associate

Clario; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellness program

Remote work options

Job summary

Clario, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, seeks a Contract Associate to draft, review, and support negotiations of commercial agreements, including Master Service Agreements and Data Privacy Agreements. You will manage contracting cases in Salesforce, coordinate with Sales and subject matter experts, and maintain organized contract files in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, practical contracting experience, and collaboration across global teams,

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, redline, comment on, and edit commercial agreements, with a focus on Work Orders and NDAs/Confidentiality Agreements, Start Up Agreements, Letters of Intent, and Change Orders in line with Clario standards.

Job description

At Clario, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, we develop regulated technology that helps unlock better evidence and improve patient outcomes worldwide. Our software platforms support clinical trials, diagnostics, and medical decision-making in highly controlled regulatory environments.

As a Contract Associate within our Contracts department, you will play a hands-on role in drafting, reviewing, and supporting the negotiation of commercial agreements that enable our teams to serve clients effectively. You will manage a variety of contracting activities, working closely with Sales, subject matter experts, and colleagues across our global organization while balancing accuracy with a fast-paced, client-focused environment. If you bring practical contracting experience, strong attention to detail, and enjoy collaborating across teams, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program

Flexible/remote work options (role-dependent)

What You’ll Be Doing

Draft, review, redline, comment on, and edit commercial agreements, with a particular focus on Work Orders, as well as Nondisclosure/Confidentiality Agreements, Start Up Agreements, Letters of Intent, and Change Orders in accordance with Clario contracting standards.

Review and support negotiations of more complex agreements, including Master Service Agreements and Data Privacy Agreements, with senior oversight and appropriate escalation to subject matter experts when terms fall outside established standards or playbooks.

Independently manage and prioritize assigned contracting cases, accurately maintaining key legal terms, documents, and case information in Salesforce while working within client-focused turnaround expectations.

Collaborate professionally with Sales, subject matter experts, and cross-functional colleagues to resolve contracting questions, communicate status, and help move agreements through the contracting process efficiently.

Maintain accurate and organized contract files, approvals, agreement versions, and electronic signatures while supporting departmental projects, training, and audit-related activities as needed.

What We Look For

Relevant education and/or practical experience in commercial contracting, legal operations, contract management, or a related field; a law degree is not required.

Hands-on experience drafting, reviewing, redlining, commenting on, or editing contracts, with the ability to demonstrate direct involvement in contractual language rather than solely contract administration or signature processing.

Experience with Work Orders or similar commercial agreements; familiarity with NDAs/CDAs, MSAs, DPAs, or other commercial contracts is beneficial.

Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight turnaround times in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work professionally with internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams.

Experience using Salesforce or a comparable contract, case, or document management system; proficiency with Microsoft Word, including redlining and commenting, and working knowledge of Excel. Familiarity with Adobe or DocuSign is beneficial.

Ability to work remotely within the United States and collaborate effectively with colleagues across global time zones. Pharmaceutical and/or CRO industry experience is a plus.

At Clario, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It’s a cause that unites and inspires us. It’s why we come to work—and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.

Clario is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability.

Clario is a leading provider of endpoint data solutions to the clinical trials industry, generating high-quality clinical evidence for life sciences companies. We offer comprehensive evidence generation solutions that combine medical imaging, eCOA, precision motion, cardiac solutions and respiratory endpoints.

For more than 50 years, Clario has delivered deep scientific expertise and broad endpoint technologies to help transform lives around the world. Our endpoint data solutions have supported over 30,000 clinical trials in more than 100 countries. Our global team of science, technology, and operational experts have supported over 70% of all FDA drug approvals since 2015.