Contract Specialist/Sr Contract Specialist - FSP Dedicated - EMEA
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Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a Contract Specialist to manage contractual aspects of clinical trials within the FSP group. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and finalizing complex contracts like CTAs and CDAs, ensuring compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate high value and complex contracts related to clinical trials, including CTAs and CDAs
- Ensure contracts are compliant with local and international regulations and company policies
- Collaborate with internal teams (legal, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, finance) and external stakeholders
- Monitor contract negotiation progress and address issues
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to contracts
- Provide guidance to project teams on contractual matters
- Participate in development and implementation of contract management strategies
- Ensure timely execution of contracts to meet project timelines
- Support resolution of contractual disputes
- Mentor and guide junior contract specialists
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or related field
- Extensive experience in contract management or negotiation within pharmaceutical, clinical research, or related industry
- Strong knowledge of contractual regulations and guidelines governing clinical trials
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
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Job Description
- At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale.
- Our team is expanding, and we are looking to recruit a Contract Specialist or Senior Contract Specialist for our growing FSP environment.
- The Contract Specialist in the FSP group is responsible for managing and overseeing contractual aspects of clinical trials conducted by the FSP on behalf of its clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate high value and complex contracts related to clinical trials, including Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs), and other relevant documents.
- Ensure contracts are compliant with local and international regulations and company policies.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including legal, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and finance, to ensure alignment and compliance with contractual requirements.
- Liaise with external stakeholders, including clients, sites, and vendors, to facilitate the contract negotiation and approval process.
- Monitor the progress of contract negotiations and address any issues or concerns that arise.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to contracts and agreements.
- Provide guidance and support to project teams on contractual matters throughout the lifecycle of clinical trials.
- Participate in the development and implementation of contract management strategies and processes.
- Ensure timely execution of contracts to meet project timelines and deadlines.
- Support the resolution of contractual disputes and issues as they arise.
- Stay up to date with changes in regulations and industry standards related to clinical trial contracts.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior contract specialists, assisting in their professional development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Law, Business Administration, Life Sciences).
- Extensive experience in contract management or negotiation within the pharmaceutical, clinical research, or related industry.
- Strong knowledge of contractual regulations and guidelines governing clinical trials.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams.
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English; additional language skills may be beneficial depending on the location.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree or certification in contract management or a related field.
- Experience in an FSP environment, providing services to multiple clients.
- Familiarity with electronic contract management systems and databases.
- Previous experience in a senior or leadership role within contract management.
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