FSP Contract Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and finalize agreements with study sites.

• Negotiate investigator grant budgets, contractual terms, and conditions within approved guidelines.

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

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

• Offer recommendations and alternative solutions for investigator contract negotiations.

• Collaborate with internal departments to synchronize site startup and contractual tasks with agreed timelines.

• Align contract negotiations with the critical path for site activation.

• Meet target cycle times for site activations.

• Escalate issues outside of parameters according to established guidelines and processes.

• Foster effective relationships with study sites and internal functional teams.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• 2-5 years of prior relevant experience (equivalent to the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position).

• Equivalency may comprise a mix of suitable education, training, and/or directly related experience.

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

• Capability to apply fundamental principles of investigator grant negotiation.

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

• Strong communication skills in English and the local language.

• Ability to draft and negotiate contract terms and budgetary matters within established parameters, with appropriate oversight.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills.

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

• Capacity to work independently or collaboratively in a team setting.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Proficient knowledge of PPD SOPs and WPDs.

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

• Proficient in using automated systems and computer applications.

• Customer-focused communication, problem-solving, and collaborative skills.

• Ability to work upright and/or stationary for 6-8 hours daily.

• Capability to perform repetitive hand movements and engage in frequent mobility.

• Ability to occasionally crouch, stoop, bend, and twist.

• Capacity to lift and carry 15-20 lbs.

• Proficient in accessing and utilizing computer software.

• Ability to communicate and comprehend spoken and written information.

• Regular and consistent attendance required.

• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Standard Monday-Friday work schedule.