Commercial Contracts Attorney

About the role

We are looking to introduce a full-time Contracts Attorney to expand our Commercial Operations team. The Contracts Attorney will play a key role in the development and management of contracts with Medpace’s clients, pharmaceutical companies, and strategic vendors for clinical research trials.

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing phase I‑IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through the advancement of clinical research. We leverage in‑country regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti‑viral and anti‑infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, and finalize customer-related contracts including master services agreements, statements of work, CDAs, and/or other related contracts
• Facilitate clear communication, evaluations and reporting of ongoing contract negotiations
• Independently review and draft contracts, and lead negotiation of strategic contracts
• Work collaboratively with business partners
• Evaluation of legal, financial and business risks associated with contracts in compliance with company policies, in order to protect company interests
• Design and participate in initiatives relating to contract management and compliance

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate with 1-2 years of contracting experience
• Licensed in Ohio or the ability to obtain Corporate Counsel status in Ohio
• Knowledge of relevant Clinical Trial and Contracts Legislation
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic

Benefits

• Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance
• Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
• Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training
• Company-sponsored social events and intramural sports
• A modern corporate campus designed to support collaboration and productivity
• Multiple on-site dining options in the heart of Madison Square
• Free on-site parking
• Convenient access to on-site 24-7 fitness and wellness facilities