Contract Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Draft, review, negotiate and finalize agreements with study sites according to local and accepted processes .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • GreeceJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation, compliance with legal and financial parameters, and effective communication skills. Proficient in managing site activation timelines and assessing contractual risks within the pharmaceutical development domain.

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Contract NegotiationCompliance ManagementAnalytical ThinkingPharmaceutical Product DevelopmentBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Contract LawInvestigator Grant NegotiationBusiness PrinciplesFinancial PrinciplesAttention to DetailDecision-Making SkillsRisk AssessmentAutomated Systems UsageContract DraftingTime Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

PPD SOPsWPDsComputerized Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

CRO InvolvementSite ActivationService AgreementsLocal Tax LawsIntellectual Property

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, negotiate and finalize agreements with study sites according to local and accepted processes
Negotiate investigator grant budgets, contractual terms and conditions within approved parameters
Ensure compliance with negotiation parameters, authority 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 to align site startup and contractual activities with mutually 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 channels

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 be considered
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 the local language
Ability, with appropriate oversight, to draft and negotiate contract provisions and budgetary issues within parameters
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 SOPs and 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Fully remote work arrangement