Contract Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • Belgium, NetherlandsJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation and compliance, with a strong understanding of contract law principles and the ability to manage investigator grant budgets effectively. Proven ability to coordinate with internal teams and ensure timely site activations while maintaining attention to detail and analytical skills.

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Contract NegotiationInvestigator Grant Budget ManagementContract Law PrinciplesPharmaceutical Product DevelopmentEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingBudget NegotiationRisk AssessmentAnalytical ThinkingDecision-Making

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Automated SystemsComputerized Applications

Industry Keywords

CRO InvolvementPPD SOPsWPDsLocal Tax LawsStamp Laws

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, approvals, 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 on site startup activities and contractual timelines
Align contract negotiations with the critical path for site activation
Achieve target cycle times for site activations
Escalate out-of-parameter issues through established channels
Liaise with study sites and internal functional teams to establish effective relationships and ensure efficient 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
An equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience may be considered sufficient
Good understanding of contract law principles, 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 communication skills in English and local language
Ability to draft and negotiate contract provisions and budgetary issues within parameters
Attention to detail and excellent analytical and decision-based thinking skills
Understanding of pharmaceutical product development and CRO involvement
Working knowledge of PPD SOPs and WPDs
Ability to use automated systems and computerized applications
Ability to organize competing priorities and review contractual risks and issues
Regular and consistent attendance
Ability to work in Belgium or the Netherlands

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully Remote work arrangement
Full-time employment