Contract Analyst II

Fortrea; Brasil; Presencial; BRL 111 600 - 167 400; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Fortrea in Brazil is looking for a Contract Manager to handle contract management tasks for medium complexity projects and lead negotiations with strategic accounts. Ideal candidates should have a BA or BS in business or life sciences and a minimum of 4 years in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry, with at least 2 years in contract management. Proficiency in tools like SFDC and Apttus is necessary. The role requires excellent negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualificações

• Minimum 4 years in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry preferred.
• At least 2 years of contract management related experience.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Perform contract management tasks on medium complexity projects.
• Develop and review various agreements.
• Lead negotiations for assigned agreements.

Conhecimentos

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Customer service

Excel

Organizational skills

Formação académica

BA or BS in business or life sciences

Ferramentas

SFDC

Apttus

CMS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 (Fortrea multi-unit, single unit Client or single unit Fortrea templates).
• Lead negotiations for all assigned agreements with moderate management support.
• Develop and apply a working knowledge of the various Fortrea business units to ensure 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.

Qualifications (Minimum Required)

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

Experience (Minimum Required)

• 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.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

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

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