
10,000+ employees
🧬 Biotechnology
💊 Pharmaceuticals
🏥 Healthcare
Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Healthcare
Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, with a stated mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. The company provides a broad portfolio of laboratory instruments, analytical technologies, diagnostics, consumables, software and services that support life‑sciences research, analytical testing, clinical diagnostics and the development and manufacture of therapies. Its operations and offerings (as described on its site and in its news) include advanced imaging and electron microscopes, chromatography and mass‑spectrometry systems, genetic and clinical testing, lab automation and AI tools, bioprocessing and contract development/manufacturing services (brands cited include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Gibco, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD). Thermo Fisher reports annual revenue over $45 billion and emphasizes corporate social responsibility, environmental and community programs alongside its scientific products and services.
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10,000+ employees
🧬 Biotechnology
💊 Pharmaceuticals
🏥 Healthcare
Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Healthcare
Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, with a stated mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. The company provides a broad portfolio of laboratory instruments, analytical technologies, diagnostics, consumables, software and services that support life‑sciences research, analytical testing, clinical diagnostics and the development and manufacture of therapies. Its operations and offerings (as described on its site and in its news) include advanced imaging and electron microscopes, chromatography and mass‑spectrometry systems, genetic and clinical testing, lab automation and AI tools, bioprocessing and contract development/manufacturing services (brands cited include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Gibco, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD). Thermo Fisher reports annual revenue over $45 billion and emphasizes corporate social responsibility, environmental and community programs alongside its scientific products and services.
• Manage preparation, negotiation, and finalization of Investigator Contracts • Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize agreements with study sites • Negotiate investigator grant budgets, contractual terms, and conditions within approved parameters • Ensure compliance with contractual processes, negotiation parameters, budget guidance, templates, approvals, and client expectations • Identify, assess, escalate, and resolve legal, financial, and operational risks • Provide recommendations and alternative resolutions for Investigator Contract negotiations • Coordinate with internal functional departments on site startup activities and timelines • Align contract negotiations with the critical path for site activation • Achieve target cycle times for site activations • Complete tracking, reporting, quality reviews, and peer feedback reports • Train and mentor junior staff • Participate in country process improvement initiatives and country team meetings • Act as country subject matter expert for Investigator Contracts training materials • Liaise with Global Site Contracts to ensure compliance with global processes and corporate directives • Lead amendment/novation client projects and oversee confidentiality agreement negotiations when required • Establish effective relationships with study sites and internal functional teams
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification • 5+ years of previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job • Equivalent combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience may be considered • Detailed understanding of contract law, including business, intellectual property, local tax and stamp laws • Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and the local language • Ability to negotiate investigator grant budgets within negotiation parameters • Strong attention to detail • Excellent analytical and decision-based thinking skills • Knowledge of the pharmaceutical product development process and CRO involvement • Ability to work independently or in a team environment • Good organizational and time management skills • Working knowledge of PPD SOPs and WPDs • Ability to organize competing priorities and review contractual risks and issues • Ability to use automated systems and computerized applications • Customer-focused communication, problem solving and collaboration skills • Ability to independently train and mentor staff • Ability to provide valuable feedback to Investigator Analysts • Strong problem-solving and risk-analysis skills • Ability to effectively negotiate Investigator Contracts in the best interests of the company and client • Ability to work upright and/or stationary for 6–8 hours per day • Ability to perform repetitive hand movements • Frequent mobility; occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting • Ability to lift and carry 15–20 lbs • Ability to access and use computer software • Regular and consistent attendance • Ability to perform under stress and multitask
• Fully remote work arrangement • Global team environment • Collaboration and development opportunities • Passion, innovation, and scientific excellence-focused workplace
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🕒 October 9
Senior Site Contract Specialist negotiating investigator contracts and site budgets for Thermo Fisher Scientific’s clinical research operations. Managing risks, site activation timelines, compliance, and junior staff mentoring.