Contracts Specialist II

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.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and incentives

• Provident fund and medical insurance

• Engaging employee programs and local events

• Modern office spaces and remote work flexibility

What You'll Be Doing

• 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.

What We Look For

• 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.

At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It’s a cause that unites and inspires us. It’s why we come to work—and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.