Contract Specialist- CincinnatiJob LocationsUnited States-OH-CincinnatiCategorySite Activation & MaintenanceJob SummaryOur clinical operations activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking individuals with paralegal 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 Dallas, TX with hybrid options.ResponsibilitiesIs 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 BudgetManages all required contractual agreements with investigator sites. This includes distribution, negotiation of budget and language, tracking and finalizationProactively identifies site contract related risks and potential roadblocksPrepares contract approval timelines with investigators and leads efforts to obtain contract approval to meet study deliverablesMaintains consistent communication with project team and sites regarding status of all contractual requirementsMaintains 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 maintainedParticipates in corporate initiatives and actions that ensure the continued success of the companyQualificationsBachelors 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; andOrganization-- Ability to manage time and project requirements based on study deliverables.Travel: NoneMedpace OverviewMedpace 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 5,000 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.Cincinnati PerksCincinnati Campus OverviewHybrid work-from-home options (dependent upon position and level)Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ daysFlexible work hoursDiscounted tuition for UC online programsCompany-sponsored employee appreciation eventsEmployee health and wellness initiatives