FSP Contract Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and finalize agreements with study sites following local/accepted procedures.

• Negotiate investigator grant budgets, along with contractual terms and conditions within approved limits and established escalation processes.

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

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

• Offer recommendations and alternative solutions for Investigator Contracts negotiations.

• Collaborate with internal functional departments to synchronize site startup activities with contractual obligations and agreed timelines.

• Align contract negotiation processes for sites and studies with the critical path for site activation.

• Meet target cycle times for site activations.

• Ensure that guidelines and processes are adhered to for the efficient escalation of out-of-parameter issues.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Prior experience that equips the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the role (equivalent to 2-5 years).

• In certain circumstances, an equivalency made up of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered adequate for an individual to meet the role's requirements.

• Solid understanding of contract law principles, including a general grasp of laws that impact contract language, such as business, intellectual property, and local tax and stamp laws.

• Proven ability to apply the fundamental principles of investigator grant negotiation.

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

• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written) in English and the local language.

• Capable, with suitable oversight, of drafting and negotiating contract provisions and budgetary matters within established parameters.

• Proven attention to detail.

• Excellent analytical skills and decision-making capabilities.

• Understanding of the pharmaceutical product development process and the role of CROs.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Familiarity with PPD SOP & WPDs.

• Able to logically organize competing priorities and review outstanding contractual risks and issues.

• Proficient in using automated systems and computer applications.

• Ability to demonstrate a customer-focused communication style, problem-solving skills, and collaboration.

• Capability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6-8 hours daily.

• Repetitive hand movements using both hands, with the capacity to perform fast, simple, repeated motions of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

• Frequent mobility is required.

• Occasional crouching and stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of the upper body and neck.

• Light to moderate lifting and carrying of objects, including luggage and a laptop, with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.

• Ability to access and utilize a variety of computer software, both in-house and commercial.

• Regular and consistent attendance is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Supportive work environment fostering collaboration and innovation.