Contract Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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

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Contract NegotiationBudget ManagementCompliance AssuranceAnalytical ThinkingPharmaceutical Product Development

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Hard Skills

Contract Law UnderstandingInvestigator Grant NegotiationBudgetary Issue DraftingRisk AssessmentSite Activation CoordinationKnowledge of PPD SOPsAutomated Systems UsageFinancial Principles ApplicationAttention to DetailTime Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationOrganizational SkillsDecision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

CRO InvolvementService AgreementsLocal Tax LawsIntellectual PropertyContractual Processes

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 and client expectations
Ensure compliance with budget guidance, templates and processes
Identify and assess legal, financial and operational risks and escalate 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 according to established guidelines and processes
Liaise with sites and internal teams to establish effective relationships and support quality contract delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience comparable to 2-5 years
Equivalency through a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience may satisfy 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 communication skills in English and local language
Ability 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
Ability to meet the stated physical, attendance, mobility, lifting and computer-use requirements