FSP Principal Contract Specialist
Core
Leads preparation, negotiation, and finalization of contracts with study sites, managing complex agreements and ensuring compliance with local and global processes.
Role type
Principal Site Contract Specialist
Builds
Study site activation and contract agreements for clinical research
Domain
Life Sciences / Clinical Research / Contract Law
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Contract law mastery, budget negotiation, risk assessment, staff mentoring, process compliance, escalation management
Preferred skills
Country subject matter expertise, training plan ownership, global process alignment
Technologies
Computer software (in-house and off-the-shelf)
Responsibilities
Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize agreements with study sites; negotiate investigator grant budgets and contractual terms; identify and assess legal, financial, and operational risks; coordinate with internal departments for site startup alignment; provide training and mentoring to junior staff; act as country subject matter expert for contract reviews; liaise with Global Site Contracts for compliance.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities