Experienced Contract Specialist

Our clinical operations activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking individuals with legal experience to join our Clinical Operations 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. The Contract Specialist will play a key role in advancing the start-up of our projects. 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 Cincinnati, OH with hybrid options.

Is 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; 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 Medpace Overview Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing phase l-lV 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 the advancement of clinical research. We leverage in-country regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries. Why Medpace? When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.   Purpose-Driven Work Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing the global development of medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence   Collaborative Culture Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust. Leadership throughout Medpace is both accessible and approachable   Continuous Growth & Development Office based environment with on-site mentors Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities Industry renowned onboarding and training programs designed to accelerate professional development Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities