Associate Contract Manager

Stellenbeschreibung:

Lead the review, negotiation, and finalization of contract templates, processes, and negotiation parameters with clients
Provide contractual risk assessments and liaise with the legal department during country process improvement initiatives
Negotiate contractual terms and conditions within approved parameters and follow escalation routes
Communicate approved contract templates, processes, negotiation parameters, and client expectations to assigned team members
Ensure collaboration and quality alignment with contractual terms, processes, and client expectations
Identify and assess legal, financial, and operational risks
Act as a regional interface and escalation contact with external clients
Provide recommendations and alternative resolutions for contract negotiations
Coordinate site startup activities affected by contractual activities with internal functional departments
Contribute to departmental change initiatives
Complete periodic quality reviews and peer feedback reports
Deliver training materials to team members

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
5+ years of previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
Mastery of contract law principles
General understanding of business, intellectual property, local tax, and stamp laws across several regions
Thorough understanding of business, contractual, and financial principles related to service agreements
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to draft and negotiate contract provisions within parameters
Strong attention to detail
Excellent analytical and decision-based thinking
In-depth understanding of clinical drug development and trial processes, attained within the pharmaceutical and/or CRO industry
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Customer-focused communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
Proficiency with automated systems and Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
Excellent problem-solving, risk-assessment, and impact-analysis abilities
Must be able to work in an office / remote environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates mastery of contract law principles and a thorough understanding of business, contractual, and financial principles related to service agreements. Proficient in drafting and negotiating contract provisions while effectively communicating and collaborating with clients and team members.