FSP Associate Contract Specialist/Contract Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Wilmington, NC

2d•Remote

About The Position

We are currently hiring for Associate Contract Specialist and Contract Specialist candidates. Job leveling to be determined based on qualifications and experience. This is a fully remote position for candidates located in the United States. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to prepare and negotiate contracts, as well as finalize the contract process. As a Site Contract Specialist, you'll liaise and establish effective relationships with sites and internal functional teams. You will ensure quality, objectivity, and risk analysis in the efficient delivery of contracts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Associate Contract Specialist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2 years).
Contract Specialist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2-5 years).
Good understanding of the principles of contract law, including a general understanding of laws that influence contract language, such as business, intellectual property and local tax and stamp laws
Demonstrated ability to apply basic principles of investigator grant negotiation
General understanding of business and financial principles that related to service agreements
Effective communication skills (verbal & written) in English and local language
Capable, with appropriate oversight, of drafting and negotiating contract provisions and budgetary issues within parameters
Demonstrated ability in attention to detail
Excellent analytical and decision based thinking skills
Understanding of the pharmaceutical product development process and involvement of CROs
Able to work independently or in a team environment
Good organizational and time management skills
Working knowledge of PPD SOP & WPDs
Able to organize competing priorities logically and review outstanding contractual risk and issues
Able to effectively use automated systems and computerized applications
Ability to demonstrate a customer focused style of communication, problem solving and collaboration

Nice To Haves

Progressive and/or more extensive job duties and responsibilities may be expected with increasing Contract Specialist leveling.
In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

Drafts, executes and processes various company contracts, reports and related documents with clinical study sites and principal investigators.
Develops and maintains professional relationships with assigned sites.
Negotiates within approved parameters both investigator grant budget and contractual terms and conditions in accordance with client negotiation parameters, established process with clients and follows established escalation routes.
Coordinates stakeholder review of changes outside of negotiation parameters and submission of recommendation to resolve negotiations.
Monitors and reports contractual progress to Site Contract Manager.
Partners to reduce and/or eliminate company regulatory, legal and financial exposure.
Initiates and coordinates follow-up with stakeholders regarding the status of outstanding agreement issues in accordance with agreed process documents.
Ensures that finalized contractual documents are uploaded to eTMF within required timelines.
Assists TMF specialist with eTMF QC and issue resolution in accordance with agreed process.
Tracks common negotiation points for negotiation parameter updates in accordance with agreed process documents.