Contract Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Belgium, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Prepare, evaluate, negotiate, and finalize contracts with research sites.

• Negotiate budgets for investigator grants, along with contractual terms and conditions within established parameters.

• Ensure adherence to negotiation parameters, approvals, contractual processes, client expectations, budgetary guidelines, templates, and procedures.

• Identify and evaluate legal, financial, and operational risks, and escalate issues as necessary.

• Offer recommendations and alternative solutions for investigator contract negotiations.

• Collaborate with internal departments regarding site startup activities and contractual timelines.

• Ensure alignment of contract negotiations with the critical path for site activation.

• Meet target cycle times for site activations.

• Escalate issues that fall outside of established parameters through the appropriate channels.

• Engage with study sites and internal functional teams to build effective relationships and guarantee timely contract delivery.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant academic or vocational qualification.

• 2–5 years of prior experience providing the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the role.

• A combination of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience may be deemed sufficient.

• Solid understanding of contract law principles, including business law, intellectual property, local tax, and stamp laws.

• Ability to apply fundamental principles of investigator grant negotiation.

• General knowledge of business and financial principles related to service agreements.

• Strong communication skills in English and the local language.

• Capability to draft and negotiate contract provisions and budgetary matters within set parameters.

• Attention to detail with excellent analytical and decision-making skills.

• Familiarity with pharmaceutical product development and the role of CROs.

• Working knowledge of PPD SOPs and WPDs.

• Proficiency in using automated systems and computerized applications.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and assess contractual risks and issues.

• Regular and consistent attendance is essential.

• Must be eligible to work in Belgium or the Netherlands.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Full-time employment.