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Medpace

Global CRO delivering full-service clinical trials

Clinical Research Contract Specialist

Contract ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLeuven, BelgiumNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in Law, Commercial Sciences, Business Management, or a similar field.
  • A strong interest in contract management, negotiations, and clinical research.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Dutch.
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Analytical ability to identify risks and propose appropriate solutions.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, negotiate, and finalize Clinical Site Agreements (CSAs) and other location-specific legal agreements required for clinical studies.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact and subject-matter expert for Belgium on CSA execution strategy, timing, expectations, and related challenges.
  • Negotiate within client-approved contract and budget templates and established negotiation parameters.
  • Build strong relationships with research sites and external stakeholders to accelerate contract negotiations.
  • Identify and assess legal, financial, and operational risks, escalating them to the Contract Lead, Contract Manager, or other internal stakeholders when needed.
  • Formulate recommendations and alternative solutions during negotiations through established escalation channels.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to ensure study start-up activities align with contractual processes and agreed timelines.
  • Stay informed about local laws and regulations affecting clinical research contracts.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in clinical research, contract management, or the pharmaceutical sector is an advantage but not required.
  • French language skills are an advantage.

About the Company

Medpace

Global CRO delivering full-service clinical trials

Medpace is a global Contract Research Organization that provides end-to-end clinical development services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. It manages Phase I–IV trials from study design and regulatory submissions to monitoring, data management, biostatistics, and final reporting, using a single integrated team. A key differentiator is its ownership of integrated laboratories—global central labs, a bioanalytical lab, and imaging/ECG core labs—ensuring streamlined workflows and consistent data. Its physician-led, scientifically driven approach and single-vendor model aim to reduce sponsor oversight and help bring therapies to market efficiently, with operations in over 40 countries.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
Founded
1992

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