At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, our contracts team plays a critical role in accelerating clinical research by ensuring efficient, compliant, and commercially sound agreements with clients and partners worldwide. As a Contract Specialist II, you will independently manage a broad range of commercial contracting activities, support contract negotiations, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external clients to facilitate timely contract execution. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing legal, operational, and business priorities while supporting global clinical trial initiatives.
Independently create, review, negotiate, and manage Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), Work Orders (WOs), Start-Up Agreements (SUAs), and Letters of Intent (LOIs) in accordance with Clario contracting standards.
Conduct independent legal review of Change Orders (COs) as required.
Independently create, review, and negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Quality Agreements (QAs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Stand-Alone Agreements (SAAs), and Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).
Manage and track contract escalations to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for terms outside approved standards or playbooks.
Review legal language and provide contract interpretation and guidance with appropriate senior oversight.
Update, manage, prioritize, and maintain assigned contract cases within Salesforce.
Accurately enter and maintain contractual data, legal terms, and supporting documents in Salesforce.
Support the monitoring and management of centralized team mailboxes and action requests.
Contribute to updates of Commercial Contracting Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) and process documentation.
Conduct peer reviews and provide support to more junior team members.
Maintain organized electronic document repositories for approvals, contract versions, and executed agreements.
Review, track, process, store, and communicate electronic signature activity in accordance with company standards.
Participate in departmental and cross-functional projects to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Support client, internal, and regulatory audits as assigned.
Ensure compliance with company SOPs, training requirements, and quality standards.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of 3 years of commercial contracting, legal operations, contract administration, or related experience.
Experience reviewing and negotiating complex and non-standard commercial agreements.
Knowledge of contract lifecycle management processes and contract best practices.
Experience within pharmaceutical, healthcare, clinical research, Contract Research Organization (CRO), or life sciences environments preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
Experience working with Salesforce or similar contract management systems preferred.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client-facing abilities.
Exceptional attention to detail, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment requiring sound decision-making and adaptability.
