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Experienced Contract Specialist

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree required (JD preferred)
  • Clinical Research experience required
  • Ability to work with internal and external customers/vendors to meet project-specific goals
  • Exceptional communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for preparing, negotiating, tracking and finalizing the Confidentiality Agreements (CDA), Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA), Budgets, and Letters of Indemnification (LOI)
  • Proactively identifies site contract related risks and potential roadblocks
  • Maintains consistent communication with project team and sites regarding status of all contractual requirements
  • Participates in corporate initiatives and actions that ensure the continued success of the company

Key facts

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Physical Flexibility

About the company

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Medpace

Contract Research Organizations (CRO)

Medpace is a scientifically-driven, global, full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Medpace’s mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its high-science and disciplined operating approach that leverages local regulatory and deep therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Medpace employs approximately 5,800 people across 43 countries.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryContract Research Organizations (CRO)
Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

Job Summary:

Our Site Contracts team is growing, and we are seeking experienced individuals to join our Denver team as a full-time Contract Specialist. This role plays a key role in the study start-up and clinical trial management processes at Medpace. 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. This position would be office-based in Denver, CO.

Responsibilities :
  • Responsible for preparing, negotiating, tracking and finalizing the Confidentiality Agreements (CDA), Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA), Budgets, and Letters of Indemnification (LOI) 
  • Involved in preparing, negotiating, and tracking any possible amendments to the Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) and Budget
  • Manages all required contractual agreements with investigator sites. This includes distribution, negotiation of budget and language, tracking and finalization
  • Proactively identifies site contract related risks and potential roadblocks
  • Prepares contract approval timelines with investigators and leads efforts to obtain contract approval to meet study deliverables
  • Maintains consistent communication with project team and sites regarding status of all contractual requirements
  • Maintains tracking regarding site contracts and provides regular updates as agreed by the study team to the project team and client regarding status and efforts to ensure timelines are maintained
  • Participates in corporate initiatives and actions that ensure the continued success of the company
Qualifications :
  • Bachelors degree required (JD preferred);
  • Clinical Research experience required;
  • Ability to work with internal and external customers/vendors to meet project-specific goals;
  • Time-management-- Ability to manage high volume work and meet rigorous deadlines;
  • Flexibility to strategically manage negotiations with minimal oversight;
  • Exceptional communication skills-- Ability to interact with site, clients, and other functional areas as secondary project contact for contracting issues and questions; and
  • Organization-- Ability to manage time and project requirements based on study deliverables.

Travel: None

 

Compensation

A target salary range of $65,000 to $105,000. Your compensation will be based on your skills and experience. Medpace offers the following benefits for eligible positions: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation policy, sick days, paid holidays, work from home flexibility, short-term disability, long-term disability, health savings and flexible savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, and pet insurance. For more details, please discuss with your recruiter.

 

Medpace Overview :

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV 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 its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 6,000 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?:

People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.

 

The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.

 

Denver Perks

  • Denver Office Overview
  • RTD Eco Pass
  • Secure bike storage room
  • Hybrid work-from-home options (dependent upon position and level)
  • Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
  • Flexible work hours
  • Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
  • Employee health and wellness initiatives
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
  • Annual bonus and merit programs
  • On Site Fitness Center

Awards

  • Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer

  • Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
  • Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility

TWP 2024          CRO2024

 

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.

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