Senior Site Contract Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Manage preparation, negotiation and finalization of Investigator Contracts .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • ArgentinaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Investigator Contracts, including negotiation, compliance, and risk assessment, while effectively training and mentoring junior staff. Possesses strong analytical skills and a detailed understanding of contract law and pharmaceutical product development.

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Contract Law ExpertiseInvestigator Contract NegotiationBudget Negotiation SkillsPharmaceutical Product Development KnowledgeTraining and Mentoring Experience

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingRisk AssessmentBudget ManagementCompliance ManagementAnalytical ThinkingDecision-MakingQuality ReviewSite Activation CoordinationAutomated Systems ProficiencyTime Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCustomer-Focused Problem SolvingCollaboration SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

PPD SOPsWPDsComputerized Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Investigator ContractsCRO InvolvementContractual ProcessesStudy Site AgreementsGrant Budgets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage preparation, negotiation and finalization of Investigator Contracts
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, budget guidance, templates and client expectations
Identify, assess and escalate legal, financial and operational risks
Provide recommendations and alternative resolutions through established escalation channels
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 as applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
5+ years of comparable experience
Equivalency through a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience may be considered
Detailed understanding of contract law, including business, intellectual property, local tax and stamp laws
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and the local language
Ability to negotiate investigator grant budgets within established 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
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 train and mentor staff independently
Ability to provide valuable 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, bending, twisting, crouching and stooping
Ability to lift and carry 15–20 lbs
Regular and consistent attendance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaboration and development opportunities
Global team environment
Opportunities to make a difference in scientific excellence