Contract Specialist/Sr Contract Specialist - FSP Dedicated - EMEAVerified as a real position

Who we’re looking for

• 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.

What you’ll do

• 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.
• Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance the contract management skills of the team.

About the position

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services.

Benefits

• Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)
• Environmental Conditions Office