FSP Contract Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • ColombiaJuniorMid-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 and financial principles. Capable of effectively managing site activation timelines and fostering relationships with clinical study sites and internal teams.

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Contract NegotiationCompliance ManagementAnalytical ThinkingEffective CommunicationRisk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Contract LawInvestigator Grant NegotiationBudget ManagementPharmaceutical Product DevelopmentCRO InvolvementAttention to DetailDecision-MakingAutomated Systems UsageTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Customer-Focused CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationAbility to Work IndependentlyAbility to Work in a Team Environment

Tools & Technologies

PPD SOPsWPDsComputer Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Clinical Study SitesContractual ProcessesSite ActivationFinancial PrinciplesLocal Tax LawsIntellectual Property

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, negotiate and finalize agreements with clinical study sites
Negotiate investigator grant budgets, contractual terms and conditions within approved parameters
Ensure compliance with negotiation parameters, approvals, contractual processes, client expectations, budget 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
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 relevant experience
Combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience may be considered as an equivalency
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 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 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 work upright and/or stationary for 6-8 hours per day
Ability to perform repetitive hand movements
Frequent mobility, bending, twisting, crouching and stooping
Ability to lift and carry 15-20 lbs
Ability to access and use computer software
Ability to communicate and understand spoken and written information
Ability to perform under stress, multitask and maintain regular attendance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Standard Monday-Friday work schedule