Entry-Level Contract Specialist

Medpace

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days

Flexible work environment

Company-sponsored employee appreciation events

Employee health and wellness initiatives

Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations

Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions

Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center

Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth

Discounted tuition for UC online programs

Job summary

Medpace in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a full-time Contract Specialist to join their Clinical Operations team. The role is essential in the study start-up and clinical trial management. Candidates will be involved in preparing and negotiating key contractual documents and will need strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits include a competitive compensation package, generous PTO starting at 20+ days, a flexible work environment, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
Strong time management skills for project goals.
Exceptional communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

Prepare and negotiate Confidentiality Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements, and budgets.
Manage contractual agreements with investigator sites.
Lead contract approval efforts to meet study deliverables.
Maintain communication with project teams regarding contracts.

Skills

Time-management

Exceptional communication skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or Supply Chain/Vendor Management

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 want an exciting career where you use your previous expertise and can develop and grow your career even further, then this is the opportunity for you.

This position is office-based in Cincinnati, OH.

Responsibilities

Preparing, negotiating, tracking and finalizing the Confidentiality Agreements (CDA), Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA), Budgets, and Letters of Indemnification (LOI) as well as amendments to these documents, as needed.
Managing all required contractual agreements with investigator sites including distribution, negotiation of budget and language, tracking and finalization.
Preparing contract approval timelines with investigators and leading efforts to obtain contract approval to meet study deliverables.
Maintaining consistent communication with project team and sites regarding status of all contractual requirements.
Tracking and maintaining timelines regarding site contracts and budgets and providing status updates to the project team and client.
Preparing, negotiating, and tracking any possible amendments to the Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) and budget.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or Supply Chain/Vendor Management;
Time‑management-- Ability to work with internal and external customers/vendors to meet project‑specific goals;
Exceptional communication skills-- Ability to interact with site, clients and other functional areas as secondary project contact for contracting issues and questions; and
Organized and detail‑oriented-- Ability to manage time and project requirements based on study deliverables.

Travel

None

Benefits