Senior Contract Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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

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

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, with a strong focus on investigator contracts and budget management. Proven ability to train and mentor staff while ensuring adherence to organizational standards and processes.

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Contract NegotiationRisk AssessmentPharmaceutical Product DevelopmentBudget ManagementTraining and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Contract LawInvestigator Grant BudgetsAnalytical ThinkingAttention to DetailKnowledge of PPD SOPsKnowledge of WPDsAutomated Systems UsageProblem SolvingDecision-Based ThinkingOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaboration SkillsCustomer-Focused CommunicationTime ManagementIndependent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

CRO InvolvementSite ActivationQuality ReviewsConfidentiality AgreementsCountry Process Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, 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, budgetary guidance, templates and client expectations
Identify and assess legal, financial and operational risks and escalate issues appropriately
Recommend alternative resolutions for Investigator Contracts 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
Track and report activities as required
Train and mentor junior staff
Participate in country process improvement initiatives and country team meetings
Act as country subject matter expert for Investigator Contracts training materials
Liaise with Global Site Contracts to ensure compliance with global processes and corporate directives
Complete periodic quality reviews and peer feedback reports
Lead amendment/novation client projects and oversee confidentiality agreement negotiations when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
5+ years of comparable experience
Combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience may be considered as an equivalency
Detailed understanding of contract law, including business, intellectual property, local tax and stamp laws
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and local language
Ability to negotiate investigator grant budgets within negotiation parameters
Strong attention to detail
Excellent analytical and decision-based thinking skills
Knowledge of pharmaceutical product development and CRO involvement
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
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 train and mentor staff independently
Ability to provide feedback to Investigator Analysts
Strong problem-solving and risk-analysis skills
Ability to negotiate Investigator Contracts in the best interests of the company and client
Ability to work upright and/or stationary for 6–8 hours per day
Ability to perform repetitive hand movements
Frequent mobility; occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting
Ability to lift and carry 15–20 lbs.
Regular and consistent attendance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Global team environment
Collaboration and development opportunities