Client Contract Analyst II, Early Phase

Overview

Contract Analyst II (United States — Remote)

This role coordinates, develops, and executes client/sponsor contracts and change orders for newly awarded and ongoing projects, with a primary focus on change orders associated with early phase studies.

Responsibilities

• Work simultaneously on numerous Early Phase contracts and/or change orders
• Coordinate with Legal and the Sales Team (including their respective Contracts Manager) to determine appropriate terms and conditions to include in contracts and change orders
• Develop an understanding of applicable costing tools, client budget grids, and related tools/templates
• Understand operational department tasks and roles within each task, including cost drivers within the organization
• Solicit input and review contracts and change orders from relevant operational departments
• Develop cash neutral payment schedules as required
• Identify when client questions/comments require input and review by Legal and/or operations/senior management or with the client
• Provide project/financial analysis on project budgets to justify supporting information from the project team prior to client submission
• Update Salesforce in a timely and consistent manner with concise, accurate information on contract or change order status
• Develop and maintain client/project files and tracking tools
• Review client/project documents and budgets prior to submission to the respective Contracts Manager for final QC review
• Build relationships with project teams, sales, proposals, finance, project analysis, and clients
• Lead and/or assist with internal meetings related to contracts and change orders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in sponsor contract management and financial analysis in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess financial and contractual implications
• Understanding of contract fundamentals, legal terminology, and commercial agreement structures
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word & Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on Early Phase study budgets
• Familiarity with project budgeting, pricing models, and change order management
• Experience negotiating commercial or contractual terms with clients

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings
• Competitive retirement planning offerings
• Global Employee Assistance Programme (24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals)
• Life assurance
• Flexible, country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others

Location

United States (Remote)