Contract Analyst II (remote)

Fortrea; Bengaluru; Remote; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea in Bengaluru, India, seeks a contract management professional to lead medium‑complexity agreements, including MSAs, and negotiate change orders with limited supervision. The role requires cross‑functional collaboration with Contract Analysts, Client Services, Finance, Pricing and Sales, ensuring timely resolution of issues and SOX compliance.

You will enter data into SFDC, Apttus and CMS, provide updates to management, mentor juniors, and support process improvements for global delivery

Qualifications

• BA or BS in business or life sciences (or equivalent).
• Experience in contract management in pharma or CRO is preferred.
• Ability to plan, multi-task and prioritize with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform contract management tasks on medium complexity projects as assigned.
• Lead negotiations for assigned Agreements with management support.
• Develop and review Agreements including MSAs and Change Orders.
• Ensure Sarbanes Oxley compliance from a contracting perspective.
• Enter data into SFDC, Apttus, CMS and provide updates to management.

Skills

Contract management

Excel

Word

Negotiation

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Life Sciences

Tools

SFDC

Apttus

CMS

Job description

Summary of 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 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.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.Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here .