Contract Analyst II (remote)

Overview

This role performs contract management work on medium complexity projects, and may serve as contract management lead for assigned strategic accounts. Responsibilities include developing and reviewing agreements, negotiating contract terms, managing change orders, supporting compliance obligations, and coordinating cross-functionally to resolve contractual issues on time.

Responsibilities

• Perform contract management tasks on medium complexity projects, as assigned.
• Serve as contract management lead for strategic accounts, as assigned.
• Independently develop and review agreements, including Master Services Agreements using multi-unit client templates, single unit client templates, or single unit organization templates.
• Lead negotiations for all assigned agreements with moderate management support.
• Apply working knowledge of various business units to ensure proper contract terms for different types of studies.
• Develop (including budgeting if required) and negotiate medium complexity change orders for assigned projects with management support.
• Generate cash flow analysis and payment schedules for assigned agreements in accordance with Contract Management guidelines for review by senior department members.
• Follow up on outstanding contract issues to meet internal and external deadlines and minimize business and legal risk.
• Work cross-functionally with Contract Analysts, Client Services, Finance, Pricing, and Sales to resolve contract issues in a timely manner.
• Assist management and subject matter experts (SMEs) in maintaining harmonized contract processes and client relationships.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives intended to improve global delivery of contracts.
• Adhere to Contract Management policies and processes.
• Ensure Sarbanes Oxley compliance from a contracting perspective.
• Perform accurate data entry into SFDC, Apttus, CMS and/or other tools required for reporting.
• Provide accurate updates on outstanding contractual documents to management through required systems or tracking mechanisms.
• Assist/mentor junior staff, including providing pre-submission review and approval of junior staff’s signature documents in accordance with Contract Management review guidelines, as assigned.
• Participate in project review meetings, as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BA or BS in business or life sciences (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 4 years in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry preferred, with minimum of 2 years of contract management related experience (or equivalent).

Required Skills & Capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to plan, multi-task, and prioritize.
• Demonstrated teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word (intermediate).
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Experience and comfort in a high-volume, fast-paced environment is essential.
• Ability to negotiate.

Location & Work Environment

• Flexibility to participate in meetings across various time zones outside core working hours.
• Occasionally work extended hours to adhere to client deliverable timelines.
• May be required to attend client meetings off-site as directed by management.