Contract Specialist - FSP

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization seeks a Site Contract Specialist to prepare, negotiate, and finalize contracts with study sites. In this impactful role, you will ensure compliance with legal and financial parameters while collaborating with teams globally to streamline trial processes. Your attention to detail and strong negotiation skills will be essential in achieving target cycle times for site activation. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving health outcomes worldwide through research and development. This position offers competitive pay and a range of employee benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Annual Incentives

Healthcare Benefits

Employee Benefits

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and training.
• Strong understanding of contract law and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with study sites.
• Ensure compliance with negotiation parameters and client expectations.
• Coordinate site startup activities with internal departments.

Skills

Contract Law Principles

Investigator Grant Negotiations

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Academic or Vocational Qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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 advancing science through research, development, and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in over 100 countries and ongoing development of innovative frameworks for clinical research through our PPD portfolio, our work encompasses laboratory, digital, and decentralized clinical trial services. Your dedication to quality and accuracy will help improve health outcomes for communities worldwide.

Location/Division Specific Information

Our committed teams coordinate startup activities for clinical trials, collaborating to improve processes, reduce cycle times, and increase flexibility. We partner with sites, businesses, and colleagues globally to streamline startup timelines and exceed expectations.

Discover Impactful Work

As a Site Contract Specialist, you will prepare, negotiate, and finalize contracts with study sites.

A Day in the Life

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize agreements with study sites following local and company processes.
• Negotiate investigator grant budgets, contractual terms, and conditions within approved parameters, adhering to established escalation routes.
• Ensure compliance with negotiation parameters, approval authority, contractual processes, and client expectations.
• Maintain adherence to budget guidance, templates, and processes.
• Identify and evaluate legal, financial, and operational risks, escalating issues as per procedures.
• Provide recommendations and alternative solutions during negotiations through established channels.
• Coordinate with internal departments to align site startup activities with contractual obligations and timelines.
• Achieve target cycle times for site activation.

Keys to Success

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, along with relevant academic or vocational qualifications. Previous experience of 2-5 years or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of contract law principles and related legal considerations such as business, intellectual property, and local laws.
• Experience in investigator grant negotiations.
• Strong interpersonal skills in English and the local language.
• Ability to draft and negotiate contracts and budgets within set parameters.
• High attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical product development and CRO involvement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with automated systems and software like Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay, annual incentives, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Join Thermo Fisher Scientific for a career in an innovative, forward-thinking organization committed to integrity, involvement, and innovation.