Senior Contract Specialist

Company: Medpace
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will drive study start-up by shaping contract execution strategy and coordinating with the study team to align contracts with overall start-up plans. You will develop site contractual templates and negotiation terms, and work with legal, finance and clinical operations to resolve issues. You will manage site discussions on fair market value and payment terms within standards. This is an opportunity to grow your career while contributing to efficient trial activation.

Pay / Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
  • Office-based with occasional WFH
  • Mentorship and career development programs
  • Training and continuous learning opportunities
  • Social events

Responsibilities

  • Plan contract execution strategy and forecast site-specific timelines for assigned studies
  • Prepare site contractual templates and payment terms to enable successful negotiations
  • Maintain document status reports and update tools and team members
  • Collaborate with legal, finance, and clinical operations to resolve legal and budget issues
  • Lead site-level discussions on fair market value and payment terms during negotiations with sites

Key requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in life-sciences or relevant legal or business field
  • Relevant industry work experience
  • Prior contract negotiation experience
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
  • excellent communication
  • attention to detail
  • collaboration
  • contract negotiation
  • budget understanding for investigator payments
  • document management and reporting

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Posted: October 1st, 2026