Contract Specialist

At Clario , part of Thermo Fischer , is seeking a Contracts Specialist to support the creation, review, and management of a wide range of commercial agreements that enable our global teams to operate with clarity, speed, and confidence. In this role, you will support end‑to‑end contracting activities—including drafting, reviewing, coordinating legal input, managing documentation, and ensuring adherence to Clario’s contracting standards. This position is ideal for detail‑oriented contracting professionals who thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy collaborating across functions.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and incentives

  
  

• Comprehensive benefits that support security, flexibility, and well‑being

  
  

• Engaging employee programs

  
  

• Remote/hybrid working technology and strong onsite facilities

  
  

What You’ll Be Doing

• Independently create, review, and negotiate Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), Work Orders (WOs), Start‑Up Agreements (SUAs), and Letters of Intent (LOIs) in alignment with Clario contracting standards.

  
  

• Perform legal review of Change Orders (COs) as required.

  
  

• With senior oversight, support review and negotiation of Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Stand‑Alone Agreements (SAAs), Quality Agreements, and Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs).

  
  

• Manage and track escalations to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for terms outside Clario contract standards or Playbook guidance.

  
  

• Review legal language and provide summaries or interpretive guidance as needed.

  
  

• Update, monitor, prioritize, and manage all assigned Salesforce cases.

  
  

• Enter key legal terms, data, and documents into Salesforce with strong attention to detail.

  
  

• Monitor centralized team email inboxes and take appropriate actions.

  
  

• Maintain an organized, compliant file structure for approvals, drafts, and executed agreements.

  
  

• Review, track, load, save, and communicate electronic signatures in accordance with Clario standards.

  
  

• Support updates to Commercial Contracts Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) and process flows.

  
  

• Participate in departmental and cross‑functional projects as assigned.

  
  

• Assist with client audits and regulatory inspections as required.

  
  

• Participate in team and departmental meetings.

  
  

• Assist with training new staff members.

  
  

• Provide support for special projects assigned by management.

  
  

• Maintain compliance with Clario SOPs and corporate training requirements.

  
  

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and contracting experience.

  
  

• Minimum 3+ years of commercial contracting or related experience, including experience with complex and/or non‑standard agreements.

  
  

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, CRO, healthcare, or clinical trial environment preferred.

  
  

• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment with minimal supervision.

  
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate Word and basic Excel.

  
  

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.

  
  

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client‑interaction skills.

  
  

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently as an individual contributor.

  
  

At Clario, 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.