Contract Specialist (May 2027 Grads)

Medpace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, retirement, and PTO benefits

Occasional WFH after training

On-site dining options

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Medpace is seeking a full-time, office-based Site Contract Specialist to join our Clinical Operations team in Cincinnati, OH. You will help advance start-up activities by drafting, negotiating, and finalizing contracts with principal investigators and study sites, ensuring timely and compliant execution.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and possess excellent time management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Excellent time-management and communication skills.
• Organized and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and finalize clinical trial contracts with principal investigators and clinical study sites.
• Negotiate contractual terms and budget requests within approved parameters.
• Maintain open lines of communication regarding the progression of negotiations and contract finalization with the assigned clinical sites and internal project team members.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Summary

Our clinical operations activities are growing, and we are seeking full-time, office-based Site Contract Specialists to join our Clinical Operations team. The Contract Specialist will play a key role in advancing the start-up of our projects. If you want an exciting career where you can develop and grow your career even further, then this is the opportunity for you! This position is office-based in Cincinnati, OH.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and finalize clinical trial contracts with principal investigators and clinical study sites
• Negotiate contractual terms and budget requests within approved parameters
• Maintain open lines of communication regarding the progression of negotiations and contract finalization with the assigned clinical sites and internal project team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study;
• Excellent time-management and communication skills;
• Organized and detail oriented.

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing phase l-lV 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 and intramural sports

Cincinnati Headquarters Experience

• • A modern corporate campus designed to support collaboration and productivity
  • Multiple on‑site dining options in the heart of Madison Square
  • Free on‑site parking
  • Convenient access to on‑site 24-7 fitness and wellness facilities