Site Contract Specialist - Switzerland

Job Qualification:To be considered for the role of Site Contract Specialist you will have the followingEducation/Experience:Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualificationPrevious experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job orequivalent combination of education, training, & experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Good understanding of the principles of contract law, including a general understanding of lawsthat influence contract language, such as business, intellectual property and local tax and stamplawsDemonstrated ability to apply basic principles of investigator grant negotiationGeneral understanding of business and financial principles that related to service agreementsCapable of drafting and negotiating contract provisions and budgetary issues within parametersHigh attention to detail, good organisational and prioritisation skillsExcellent analytical and decision based thinking skillsUnderstanding of the pharmaceutical product development process and involvement of CROsAble to effectively use automated systems and computerized applicationsGood communication skills, focussed on customer service and collaborationFluent knowledge of German, English, French and ItalianAt PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognise the power of being oneteam. We understand that you will want to grow both professionally and personally throughout yourcareer, and therefore at PPD you will benefit from an award-winning learning and developmentprogramme, ensuring you reach your potential.As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based aroundthe health and well-being of our employees. We have a flexible working culture, where PPD trulyvalue a work-life balance. We've grown sustainably year on year but continue to offer acollaborative environment, with teams of colleagues eager to share expertise and have fun together.We are a global organisation but with a local feel.- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer's trust - We are gamechangers - We do theright thing -We are one PPD -If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery ofsafe and effective therapeutics for some of the world's most urgent health needs, then pleasesubmit your application - we'd love to hear from you.Diversity StatementPPD is proud to be an affirmative action employer that values diversity as a strength and fostersan environment of mutual respect. PPD is committed to providing equal employment opportunitieswithout regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity,sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or status within any other protected group. This employer is a corporate member of myGwork - LGBTQ+ professionals, the business community for LGBTQ+ professionals, students, inclusive employers & anyone who believes in workplace equality.