Contracts Specialist

Overview

• Serve as a Contracts Specialist on a temporary basis, focusing on research contracts and agreements within a clinical research environment.
• Draft, negotiate, and review various contract types, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
• Provide expertise in contract lifecycle management systems, promoting best practices and supporting business requestors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align contracting practices with strategic and operational goals.
• Offer training and guidance on contractual risk mitigation and compliance with organizational policies.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards, departmental compliance, and quality assurance guidelines.
• Work remotely, providing flexibility and autonomy in managing contract-related tasks.
• Opportunity for extension beyond the initial one-month assignment based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Negotiate, draft, and review research contracts, subcontractor documents, and agreements ensuring alignment with business practices and regulations.
• Disseminate information related to contracts under development and manage ongoing contracts effectively.
• Support and train business requestors on contract lifecycle management systems and promote best practices.
• Establish relationships with cross-functional teams to understand goals and translate them into contracting practices.
• Guide departments in mitigating contractual risks and complying with organizational policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with contracting team members to resolve contractual issues and ensure customer needs are met.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures, ethics, and compliance guidelines in all contracted activities.
• Utilize contract lifecycle management software to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant field is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in contract development and negotiation within the clinical research industry.
• Proficiency in contract lifecycle management software, preferably Agiloft.
• Strong skills in legal research, analysis, and contract negotiation.
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of the clinical development process and related contractual requirements.