Site Contract Specialist

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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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Introduction

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease, and through one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry, our colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Job Summary

The Site Contract Specialist plays a critical role in enabling clinical trials by supporting the preparation, negotiation, and finalization of site contracts and investigator budgets. This role contributes directly to timely study start‑up and execution by working closely with cross‑functional partners and external research sites.

You will be part of a team focused on operational excellence, quality, and collaboration, supporting studies across multiple regions while contributing to continuous improvement and standardization efforts within clinical trial operations.  

Job Description

This position is responsible for managing site contracting activities within established frameworks and processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance. The role offers the opportunity to develop strong negotiation skills, build cross‑functional partnerships, and gain exposure to clinical research operations.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone motivated by structured problem‑solving, collaboration, organization, and making a tangible impact on clinical trial delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and finalize clinical site contracts and investigator budgets using approved templates and standards

• Partner with internal teams and external research sites to support timely contract execution aligned with study timelines

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality of contract documentation in approved systems

• Identify and proactively address routine contracting questions while escalating non‑standard items as appropriate

• Support operational metrics related to quality, cycle time, and data accuracy

• Contribute to process improvements by identifying trends, recurring issues, and opportunities to enhance efficiency

• Maintain strong collaboration with legal, finance, clinical operations, and external partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field

• Experience in clinical trial contracting, clinical operations, or a related pharmaceutical or research environment

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Effective written and verbal communication skills in a global, multicultural environment

• Ability to work collaboratively and apply structured processes in a regulated setting

• Proficiency with contract management systems and standard business software tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting clinical studies

• Familiarity with investigator grants and site budget negotiations

• Experience working with electronic contract or document management systems

Travel Required

• Up to 10%, as needed for regional collaboration and meetings

Conclusion

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion, and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment and offers a wide range of competitive benefits, services, and programs to support employees at work and in their personal lives.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

Data Protection

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