Assoc Contract Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Chile; A distancia; USD 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee contract processes with study sites. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, ensuring quality and compliance with legal requirements. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years’ experience in contract management, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Formación

• 3+ years of relevant experience in contract management.
• Understanding of regional principles of contract law.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and the local language.

Responsabilidades

• Leads the preparation, negotiation, and finalization of contracts.
• Coordinates with internal departments for site startup activities.
• Ensures quality alignment with contractual terms and client expectations.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Herramientas

Automated systems proficiency

Descripción del empleo

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Summarized Purpose:
Leads the preparation, negotiation, and finalization of contracts process with an assigned workload of sites. Liaises and establishes effective relationships with clients and internal functional teams, as advised by leadership. Ensures quality, objectivity, and risk analysis in the efficient delivery of contract templates, processes, and negotiation parameters. Serves as lead for internal and external clients.

Essential Functions

1. Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and finalizes agreements with study sites in accordance with local/accepted processes.
2. Negotiates within approved parameters for investigator grant budgets, contractual terms, and conditions, considering company and client contractual considerations, following established processes and issue routes.
3. Communicates, trains, and provides approved contract templates, processes, negotiation parameters, and client expectations to assigned teams.
4. Ensures partnership, quality alignment with terms, conditions, processes, and client expectations within the team.
5. Identifies and assesses legal, financial, and operational risks according to company and client contractual considerations.
6. Acts as a regional interface and critical issue contact with external clients for term & condition revisions outside of approved negotiation parameters, client expectations, and process deviations.
7. Provides recommendations and alternative resolutions during contract negotiations to internal and external clients.
8. Coordinates with internal departments to facilitate site startup activities impacted by contractual activities within mutually agreed timelines.
9. Completes tracking and reporting as required.
10. Supports change initiatives within the department.
11. Performs periodic quality reviews and peer feedback reports.
12. Assists in preparing training materials or delivering training to team members.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification. Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 3+ years). In some cases, an equivalency of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience may be considered sufficient.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Understanding of regional principles of contract law, including laws affecting contract language such as business, intellectual property, and local tax laws.
• Ability to apply basic investigator grant negotiation principles.
• General understanding of business, contractual, and financial principles related to service agreements.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and the local language.
• Capable of drafting and negotiating contract provisions and budgets within set parameters.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge and expertise in clinical drug development and trial processes within the pharmaceutical and/or CRO industry.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
• Understanding of SOPs and WPDs.
• Ability to prioritize and logically review contractual risks and issues.
• Customer-focused communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in automated systems and computer applications.
• Flexibility and ability to multitask and prioritize workload.