FSP Site Contract Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Prepare, evaluate, negotiate, and finalize agreements with study sites in accordance with local and accepted protocols.

• Negotiate investigator grant budgets, along with contractual terms and conditions, while adhering to approved guidelines.

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

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

• Offer recommendations and alternative solutions for investigator contract negotiations.

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

• Align contract negotiation efforts with the critical path for site activation.

• Meet target cycle times for site activations.

• Escalate any out-of-parameter issues through the established communication channels.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• 2–5 years of prior experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for this role.

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

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

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in both English and the local language.

• Ability to draft and negotiate contract provisions and budgetary matters within defined parameters, with suitable 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 as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Working knowledge of PPD SOPs and WPDs.

• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and assess contractual risks and issues.

• Proficient in using automated systems and computerized applications.

• Customer-oriented communication, problem-solving, and collaboration abilities.

• Capability to remain upright and/or stationary for 6–8 hours a day.

• Ability to perform repetitive hand movements.

• Frequent mobility is required.

• Ability to lift and carry weights of 15–20 lbs.

• Regular and consistent attendance is a must.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Standard Monday-Friday work schedule.