Bench Contract Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Draft, review, negotiate and finalize agreements with study sites .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • MexicoJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation, compliance, and risk assessment within the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring alignment with study site requirements and organizational goals. Proficient in drafting and reviewing agreements while maintaining effective communication and collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

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Contract NegotiationRisk AssessmentBudget ManagementPharmaceutical Product DevelopmentEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Contract LawInvestigator Grant NegotiationAnalytical ThinkingAttention to DetailBudgetary Issues

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Automated SystemsComputerized ApplicationsPPD SOPWPDs

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

CRO InvolvementService AgreementsComplianceStudy Site RelationshipsOperational Risks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, negotiate and finalize agreements with study sites
Negotiate investigator grant budgets, contractual terms and conditions within approved parameters
Ensure compliance with negotiation parameters, approval authority, contractual processes, client expectations, budgetary guidance, templates and procedures
Identify and assess legal, financial and operational risks and escalate issues appropriately
Provide recommendations and alternative resolutions for investigator contract negotiations
Coordinate with internal functional departments so site startup and contractual activities align with agreed timelines
Align contract negotiation activities with the critical path for site activation
Achieve target cycle times for site activations
Escalate out-of-parameter issues through established processes
Liaise with study sites and internal functional teams to establish effective relationships
Ensure quality, objectivity and risk analysis in contract delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
2–5 years of previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
Equivalency through a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience may satisfy role requirements
Good understanding of contract law, including business, intellectual property, local tax and stamp laws
Ability to apply basic principles of investigator grant negotiation
General understanding of business and financial principles related to service agreements
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and local language
Ability to draft and negotiate contract provisions and budgetary issues within parameters, with appropriate oversight
Attention to detail
Excellent analytical and decision-based thinking skills
Understanding of pharmaceutical product development and CRO involvement
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Good organizational and time management skills
Working knowledge of PPD SOP & WPDs
Ability to organize competing priorities and review contractual risks and issues
Ability to use automated systems and computerized applications
Customer-focused communication, problem solving and collaboration skills
Regular and consistent attendance
Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6–8 hours per day
Ability to perform repetitive hand movements and frequent mobility
Ability to perform occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting
Ability to lift and carry 15–20 lbs
Ability to access and use computer software
Ability to communicate, listen to and understand information presented verbally
Ability to perform under stress and multitask

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Full-time employment