Enter a job title or keyword

Sr Site Contract Specialist


Job Location:

Buenos Aires - Argentina

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Join Us as a Sr Site Contract Specialist
Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation

At Thermo Fisher Scientific our Clinical Research team supports leading pharmaceutical biotechnology and emerging biopharma companies in advancing innovative therapies worldwide. Having contributed to thousands of clinical trials across more than 100 countries we are committed to accelerating research that improves patient lives.
As a Senior Site Contract Specialist you will play a critical role in the successful start-up and execution of clinical trials by leading site contract and budget negotiations. Working closely with investigative sites sponsors legal teams and internal stakeholders you will help ensure efficient contract execution while balancing compliance risk management and study timelines.

Position Summary
The Senior Site Contract Specialist is responsible for drafting reviewing negotiating and finalizing clinical trial agreements and investigator budgets in accordance with company client and local requirements. This role serves as a key partner in the site activation process ensuring contractual activities are completed efficiently while identifying and mitigating legal financial and operational risks. The position requires strong negotiation skills attention to detail and the ability to collaborate across multiple functions to support study start-up objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Draft review negotiate and finalize agreements with investigative sites in accordance with local regulations company policies and client requirements.
  • Lead investigators grant and budget negotiations within approved parameters and escalation pathways.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual processes negotiation guidelines approval requirements and client expectations.
  • Assess and escalate legal financial and operational risks as appropriate.
  • Provide recommendations and alternative solutions to facilitate contract negotiations and issue resolution.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align contractual activities with site activation timelines and study objectives.
  • Support achievement of study start-up and site activation milestones through efficient contract execution.
  • Ensure adherence to budgetary guidance templates and contractual standards.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of contractual activities within company systems.
  • Facilitate effective communication among study sites sponsors legal teams and operational stakeholders.
  • Support continuous process improvement initiatives and promote best practices in contract management.
  • Ensure contractual risks and outstanding issues are proactively identified reviewed and managed.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education training and relevant experience.
  • Understanding of clinical research site activation processes and contract management principles.

Experience:
  • Relevant experience in contract negotiation site contracting clinical operations legal support or related functions within a pharmaceutical biotechnology CRO or healthcare environment.
  • Candidates will be considered based on their experience qualifications and demonstrated expertise in clinical trial agreements budget negotiations and risk assessment.

Preferred Skills & Competencies:
  • Understanding of contract law principles and regulations impacting clinical trial agreements.
  • Knowledge of investigator grant and budget negotiation processes.
  • Understanding of business financial and operational considerations related to clinical research contracts.
  • Strong negotiation analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and risk assessment capabilities.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
  • Customer-focused approach to communication issue resolution and stakeholder management.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract management systems.

Working Conditions & Environment
Work is performed in an office and/or home-based environment with exposure to standard office equipment and technology.
May collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


About Company

Company Logo

Electron microscopes reveal hidden wonders that are smaller than the human eye can see. They fire electrons and create images, magnifying micrometer and nanometer structures by up to ten million times, providing a spectacular level of detail, even allowing researchers to view single a ... View more

View Profile View Profile