Senior Contracts Specialist

Senior Contracts Specialist Overview

• The Senior Contracts Specialist supports contract execution processes within a dynamic pharmaceutical environment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in document preparation and tracking.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams such as legal, finance, and clinical departments to facilitate seamless contract workflows and approvals.
• Assists in reviewing Statements of Work (SOWs) and Change Orders for consistency and completeness, ensuring compliance with established standards.
• Maintains contract tracking systems and repositories, ensuring accurate documentation and accessibility for stakeholders.
• Supports process improvement initiatives by updating templates, implementing new procedures, and documenting workflows and SOPs.
• Provides essential support for clinical contract management, contributing to the success of pharmaceutical projects and vendor relationships.
• This remote position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with growth potential.

Senior Contracts Specialist Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare and route clinical contracts and change orders, gathering required inputs and documentation for accurate processing.
• Review draft Statements of Work (SOWs) and Change Orders, ensuring consistency and completeness of templates.
• Coordinate internal review and signature processes across legal, finance, and clinical teams to ensure timely execution.
• Track contract progress and maintain tools for monitoring contract and change order statuses across clinical projects.
• Collaborate with sourcing partners, partnership managers, and vendor management to support contract execution.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, updating templates and supporting new procedure implementation.
• Organize and archive contract documentation, ensuring proper storage and accessibility of executed agreements.
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training guides to support team knowledge and consistent execution.

Senior Contracts Specialist Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree preferred; Associate degree considered with relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with 5 years preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and document management tools such as SharePoint and DocuSign.
• Basic understanding of contract structures and financial documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to support process improvement initiatives and document workflows and SOPs for team efficiency.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and maintaining accurate contract tracking repositories.