Contracts Specialist Ii, Site Agreements

Contracts Specialist II, Site Agreements Hybrid (50% Office-based / 50% Remote) - Montreal, QC As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe. Why settle for one thing when you can have everything? Fortrea gives you the best two-for-one opportunity for career growth. Who doesn’t want twice the perks - working at one of the largest FSP CROs—and partnering with one sponsor with a dedicated therapeutic focus. You can have it all Fortrea gives you the best opportunity for career growth. Our reach is global - extending to 60+ countries making us one of the largest CROs. So, no matter where you are located on the globe, we have an opportunity for you. **Responsibilities**: - Responsible for adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).- Provide knowledgeable single point of service to study teams related to study budgets and contracts- Manages the end-to-end process for executing Clinical Trial Agreements with investigator sites- Prepares, negotiates and executes Master Agreements with institutions- Develop and maintain template language in collaboration with legal for all contract types, including maintenance of associated back-up language- Prepares study / site level grant budgets- Perform the following, with occasional guidance from line management or more experienced colleagues: daily tracking, negotiation and approval of Site Agreements and Site Agreement templates (as applicable) for clinical study teams; timely updating of the departmental Site Agreement Management System ("SAMS") or any other system required for use on a particular study.- Identify and escalate issues (as defined in departmental processes) that must be escalated to appropriate colleague for review.- Manage assigned studies with careful compliance with internal processes and procedures, or otherwise according to specified Sponsor requirements.- Drafts, negotiates, reviews, and processes contracts in a commercially reasonably manner that protects Fortrea's fundamental interests and in accordance with departmental practices and policies. Produces and negotiates contracts that accurately reflect Fortrea's obligations or rights and understandings with third parties. **Requirements**: - Bilingual English/French- Bachelor's degree required preferably within life sciences or equivalent- 2 or more years’ experience negotiating legal and/or financial agreements, preferably in pharmaceutical industry clinical trials or years of industry related experience in clinical operations- Working knowledge of clinical trial start-ups and finance cycles including knowledge of site needs and perspective- Strong organization and time management skills and ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities- Strong communication skills with a strong customer focus, able to manage both internal and external clients at all organizational levels- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills including strong conflict resolution skills click here Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit Fortrea is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: - As an EOE/AA employer, Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement._ Fortrea is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an EOE/AA employer, Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the ne