Contracts Specialist IIFSP multi-client dedicated

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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
As a Contracts Specialist II at Thermo Fisher Scientific youll contribute to supporting our mission to enable customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. Youll be part of our Legal Function team providing expert contract review drafting and negotiation support for commercial agreements across our operations. Working with a collaborative cross-functional team of legal professionals youll handle contract lifecycle management while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements. Your analytical skills and business understanding will help protect company interests while facilitating critical business relationships. This role offers opportunities for professional development through comprehensive training resources and exposure to diverse contract types across multiple business units.

REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Degree with no prior experience required or Bachelors Degree plus 2 years of experience in contract administration drafting and negotiation
Preferred Fields of Study: Business Law or related field
Professional certifications in contract management a plus
Demonstrated expertise in reviewing and analyzing commercial agreements and legal documents
Strong understanding of contract law principles and risk management
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with ability to influence stakeholders
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite especially Word and Excel
Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and enterprise software (e.g. SAP Salesforce)
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management capabilities
Ability to manage multiple projects under deadline
Fluent English language skills both written and verbal
Knowledge of government contracting and FAR compliance preferred
Experience in life sciences healthcare or technology industries a plus
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and business units
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating sound judgment
Travel may be required