Contract Analyst II

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Job Description

Job Overview

Open to Mainland China and Taiwan

• 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 (Covance multi-unit, single unit Client or single unit Covance templates)
• Lead negotiations for all assigned Agreements with moderate management support
• Develop and apply a working knowledge of the various Covance business units to insure proper contract terms for all 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 the above mentioned agreements in accordance with Contract Management guidelines for review by senior members of the department
• Follow up on outstanding contract issues for resolution to meet internal and external deadlines and to 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 (SME) 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 process
• 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 all outstanding contractual documents to management as required 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 the Contract Management review guidelines, as assigned
• Participate in project review meetings as necessary
  

Other duties as assigned

Education/Qualifications

• BA or BS in business or life sciences (or equivalent experience)
  

Experience

• 4 years in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry preferred with minimum of 2 years of contract management related experience (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to plan, multi-task and prioritize
• Demonstrated teamwork, communication and organizational skills
• Proficient 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