Medpace, Inc.
Senior Contract Specialist
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Our clinical operations activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a Contract Specialist to join our Clinical Operations team in London. This position plays a key role in the study start-up and clinical trial management processes at Medpace. The Contract Specialist will advance the start-up of our projects. If you want an exciting career where you use your previous expertise and can develop and grow your career even further, then this is the opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
- Plans contract execution strategy for assigned studies—including forecast of site-specific contractual execution timelines with as much accuracy as possible and coordinates with internal study team stakeholders to ensure that CSA strategy is aligned with overall study start-up plans and expectations overall.
- Works closely with internal stakeholders to prepare site contractual templates, including payment terms, in order to drive successful negotiation of contracts and budgets.
- Maintains document status reports, and updates department tools/systems and team members on a regular basis;
- Collaborates with internal legal, finance and clinical operations departments, including communicating and explaining legal and budgetary issues.
- Manages site level discussions with internal team stakeholders around fair market value of investigator budgets and payment terms within corporate and industry standards during negotiation with sites.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in life-sciences or relevant legal or business field.
- Relevant work experience within the industry
- Prior contract negotiation experience
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
Medpace Overview
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing phase l-lV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through the advancement of clinical research. We leverage in-country regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries.
Why Medpace?
When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.
Purpose-Driven Work
- Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing the global development of medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence
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Collaborative Culture
- Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.
- Leadership throughout Medpace is both accessible and approachable
Continuous Growth & Development
- Office based environment with on-site mentors
- Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities
- Industry renowned onboarding and training programs designed to accelerate professional development
- Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your career
- An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly
Other Employee Benefits
- Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance
- Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
- Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training
- Company-sponsored social events
Please note benefits may vary based on country.
What to Expect Next
A Medpace team member will review your application and if your profile matches our current needs, you will be contacted for an interview. While we review all applications carefully, we are unable to respond to every applicant, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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