The Contract Associate will be responsible for the commercial relationship with sites involved in clinical trials including work from contract and amendment language, budget negotiation within the established timeline parameters. The Contract Associate is able to perform in a fast paced environment, able to create and reset priorities as the need arises, identify and raise issues before they become critical, and adjust quickly to the changes of a dynamic organization. Demonstrates expertise and experience performing all responsibilities outlined in the Level 1 role above. Generates ideas and solutions to improve requested contract/budget changes while appropriately partnering with Functional Manager and/or CTA Lead for feedback and execution. Enhances skill at discerning and responding to issues at sites that pose risk and escalating accordingly. Advances consistency, timeliness and completeness of all interactions with site in database. Exhibits increasing proficiency in executing documents that are complete and accurate delivered within shorter timeframes. Exhibits proficiency in managing multiple projects and clients with competing priorities. Elevates to CTA Lead role on studies for which they provide support to CA’s and PA’s assigned to study, including mentoring and ensuring that all sites are handled in accordance with department guidelines. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent. Read write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language required. Familiarity with contracts. Experience in relevant areas involving contracts, negotiation, or sales.