Site Contract Specialist

This job is with Thermo Fisher Scientific, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionAt 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. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.Our global Clinical Operations colleagues within our PPD® clinical research services provide end-to-end support for clinical trials from study start up to monitoring through to study close out, across commercial and government contracts. Together, we help clients define and develop clinical programs, minimize delays, and execute high-quality, cost-efficient clinical studies.We are currently seeking a Site Contract Specialist to join our Clinical Operations team in Serbia who will prepare and negotiate contracts, as well as finalise the contract process.A Day In The LifeDraft, review, negotiate and finalize agreements with study sites in accordance with local/accepted process.Negotiate within approved parameters both investigator grant budget negotiation parameters, contractual terms and conditions in accordance with Company contractual considerations, client contractual considerations, established process with sites and follows established escalation routes.Ensure compliance to established negotiation parameters, authority approval, contractual process and client expectations.Ensure compliance of budgetary guidance, templates and process.Identify and assess legal, financial and operational risks in accordance with company and client contractual considerations, and escalates to appropriate level of the organization per established processes.Provide recommendations and alternative resolutions to Investigator Contracts negotiations through established escalation channels.Coordinate with internal functional departments to ensure various site startup activities are aligned with contractual activities and mutually agreed upon timelines; ensure alignment of contract negotiation process for sites and study are properly aligned to the critical path for site activation.Achieve target cycle times for site activations.Ensure guidelines and processes are followed for efficient escalation of out of parameter issues, as applicable.Complete tracking and reporting as required.May provide training and mentoring to junior staff.Participate in country process improvement initiatives, representing Global Site Contract activities within country team meetings.Act as country subject matter expert in review of Investigator Contracts training materials.Liaise with Global Site Contracts to ensure full compliance with established global processes and corporate directives.Complete periodic quality reviews and peer feedback reports.May act as lead with amendment/novation client projects and oversight of confidentiality agreement negotiationsKeys To SuccessEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualificationPrevious experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.Experience in a CRO/Pharma companyKnowledge, Skills, AbilitiesDetailed 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 lawsEffective communication skills (verbal and written) in English and local languageDetailed understanding and demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate investigator grant budgets within negotiation parametersStrong attention to detailExcellent analytical and decision based thinkingUnderstanding of the pharmaceutical product development process and involvement of CROsAble to work independently or in a team environmentGood organizational and time management skillsWorking knowledge of PPD SOP and WPDsAble to organize competing priorities logically and review outstanding contractual risk and issuesAble to effectively use automated systems and computerized applications, such as, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.Ability to demonstrate a customer focused style of communication, problem solving and collaborationDetailed 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 lawsDetailed understanding and demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate investigator grant budgets within negotiation parametersDemonstrated ability to independently train and mentor Contract SpecialistsDemonstrated ability to provide valuable feedback to Investigator AnalystsStrong problem solving skills that are demonstrated via solid risk analysis that results in resolution or escalation as appropriateDemonstrated ability to effectively negotiate Investigator Contracts in the best interests and position of PPD and clientBenefitsWe offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!