Entry-Level Contract Specialist

Medpace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Structured career paths

Employee appreciation events

Health and wellness initiatives

Job summary

Medpace is seeking a full-time, office-based Contract Specialist to join our Clinical Operations team in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on study start-up and clinical trial management processes, driving negotiations with investigative sites and ensuring timely contract execution.

You will support day-to-day contract administration, liaise between sponsors and sites, and collaborate with internal teams to meet project timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life-sciences or relevant legal or business field.
• Ability to work within a team environment and independently.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Preferably administrative work experience in a business setting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention for details.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Package).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day departmental / project support with general contract administrative duties.
• Serve as a liaison between Sponsor, investigative sites, and Medpace.
• Negotiate contracts and budgets directly with investigative sites.
• Collaborate with internal project teams to ensure negotiations occur within timelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication

Administrative experience

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life-sciences or relevant legal or business field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our clinical operations activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a full-time, office-based Contract Specialist to join our Clinical Operations team. This position plays a key role in the study start-up and clinical trial management processes at Medpace. The Contract Specialist will play a key role in advancing the start-up of our projects. If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity where you can develop and grow your career, then this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day departmental / project support with general contract administrative duties
• Serve as a liaison between Sponsor, investigative sites, and Medpace
• Negotiate contracts and budgets directly with investigative sites
• Collaborate with internal project teams to ensure negotiations occur within timelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life-sciences or relevant legal or business field
• Ability to work within a team environment and independently
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Preferably administrative work experience in a business setting
• Strong organizational skills and attention for details
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Package)

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV 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 its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 6,000 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today. The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.

Medpace Perks

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Competitive PTO packages
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives
• Awards: Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.