Contract Specialist

Veeda Lifesciences is seeking a Contract Specialist based in Athens, Greece for its growing international hematology/oncology Clinical Trials program.This is a full-time job.Job overview:The Contract Specialist is responsible for supporting the successful initiation and execution of clinical research projects through the preparation, negotiation, execution, and ongoing management of clinical trial agreements. The role works collaboratively with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Finance and external stakeholders to facilitate timely study start-up and study conduct, ensure alignment between contractual and financial terms, and maintain compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, sponsor requirements. and industry standards.Main responsibilities:Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) with investigative sites, ensuring alignment with sponsor requirements, company policies, and applicable regulations.Coordinate contract negotiations and execution with sponsors, legal teams, hospitals, investigators, and internal stakeholders to support timely study start-up.Manage contract lifecycle activities, including amendments, renewals, close-out documentation, and contract status tracking.Collaborate with Finance and Project Management teams to review and finalize site budgets, payment terms, and financial documentation.Support budget negotiations, review site proposals, resolve payment-related queries, and ensure contractual financial terms accurately reflect approved study budgets.Act as a key point of contact for investigators and site personnel regarding contract requirements, payment schedules, and compliance matters.Work closely with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, and Project Management teams to ensure effective communication and alignment across study activities.Maintain accurate, audit-ready contract records, reports, and documentation throughout the contract lifecycle.Support Greece-specific contracting activities, including preparation of country-specific clinical trial documentation, coordination with Greek hospitals and investigators, and compliance with local financial authority requirements (ELKEA, ELKE/YPE).Ensure all contract management activities comply with ICH-GCP guidelines, GDPR, company SOPs, and applicable local and international regulations.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance contract processes, efficiency, and compliance.Job Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business Administration, Law, Economics, Health Sciences or a related field.Minimum of 2 years of experience in contract management, negotiation, or a related role.Understanding of country-specific clinical trial legislation, contracting practices, and institutional requirements relevant to the assigned region.Excellent command of Greek and English, both written and spoken.Good understanding of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), contract lifecycle management, GDPR, and clinical research compliance requirements.Experience with contract negotiation, budget coordination, timeline management, and risk identification.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a cross-functional environment.Adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to quality and compliance.Join us to be part of a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled scientists and healthcare professionals in the forefront of Clinical Research within a friendly work environment.