Contract Administrator

INOTIV INC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K plan

Job summary

Inotiv is seeking a Contracts Administrator in Indianapolis to coordinate execution of commercial agreements (NDAs, CDAs, Master Services Agreements) and monitor terms, performance metrics, and compliance. You will work with clients and internal stakeholders to manage risk and renewal activities.

The ideal candidate has a BS with 5+ years in contracts administration (or JD with 2-5 years), experience reviewing NDAs, CDAs, MSAs and RFIs, and a background in life sciences.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing NDAs, CDAs, MSAs, and RFIs.
• 5+ years in contracts administrator role.
• Life sciences industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate execution of commercial agreements (NDAs, CDAs, Master Service Agreements, etc.)
• Analyze potential risks associated with contract terms and identify mitigation strategies
• Monitor ongoing contracts to ensure compliance with terms, track performance metrics, and address any contractual issues or disputes
• Renew or amend contracts as needed
• Act as a primary point of contact for the contracting team with clients and internal stakeholders
• Partner with Legal, Business Development, Risk, Operations and Finance for complex escalations
• Maintain a comprehensive contract repository, including contract documents, amendments, and relevant details pertaining to service lines

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Prioritization

Multitasking

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Reading comprehension

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Coordinate execution of commercial agreements (NDAs, CDAs, Master Service Agreements, etc.) Analyze potential risks associated with contract terms and identify mitigation strategies Monitor ongoing contracts to ensure compliance with terms, track performance metrics, and address any contractual issues or disputes. Work proactively to renew or amend contracts as needed Act as a primary point of contact for the contracting team with clients and internal stakeholders Partner closely with Legal, Business Development, Risk, Operations and Finance for complex contract escalations as required Maintain a comprehensive contract repository, including contract documents, amendments, and relevant details pertaining to service lines

Education / Experience

BS with >5 years experience in contracts administrator role, including reviewing NDAs, CDAs, Master Services Agreements, and RFIs or JD with 2-5 years experience in contracts administrator role, including reviewing NDAs, CDAs, Master Services Agreements, and RFIs (preferred) Experience in a life sciences industry preferred

Skills

Analytical thinker with the ability to understand problems, determine root cause and recommend appropriate solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to relate complex concepts in a concise and easy to understand manner. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects, often under tight time constraints. Effectively work with peers, leadership, and stakeholders in a productive collaborative environment. Ability to understand and comply with confidentiality and privacy rules and protect company property and confidential information. Ability to read and interpret materials, verbally communicate, and hear required.

Critical Success Factors

Customer Focus - Identifies, prioritizes and anticipates customer needs and delivers relevant, value-add, solutions to meet and exceed them. Results Driven - Internal drive toward action to efficiently, timely, and accurately achieve results. Sets high but achievable standards for self and others. Seeks opportunities to improve process and outcomes. Constantly reviews performance to identify areas to develop. Efficient - Takes responsibility for own time and effectiveness. Identifies what needs to be done and does it before being asked or before the situation requires it. Able to work things out without having to be shown too often. Seeks opportunities to contribute appropriately without direction. Communication - Able to communicate information and ideas clearly and articulately both in oral and written form. Uses appropriate language, style and methods depending on audience and the purpose of communication. Able to convey complex information clearly. Anticipates the information that others will need. Expresses ideas effectively. Practices attentive and active listening. Collaboration - Actively supports and contributes to the success of the team. Actively encourages and practices collaboration and cooperation on the team. Shares information and supports other team members. Can get things done with and through others and set realistic objectives. Seeks opportunities to develop others. Relationship Builder - Develops, maintains, and strengthens strong partnerships with others internally and externally, cross functionally, in person and remotely. Organization and time Management - Plans and prioritizes work, manages time appropriately to meet deadlines, follows up with others to ensure one’s own work and commitments are completed on time, deals with pressure and deadlines through good planning.

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we "Play to Win" in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There's an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual's unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people's lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities.

• health and dental coverage
• short- and long-term disability
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• 401K
• and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training. At Inotiv, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to equality, opportunity, and diversity, and treating our colleagues with the dignity and respect they deserve. We strive to ensure that our people achieve their full potential, and that they enjoy a rewarding career with us.

We're looking for people who will help us grow and support our shared purpose: to help our clients discover and develop life-changing therapies for people around the world. As a leading contract research organization (CRO), Inotiv supports discovery and nonclinical development through investigational new drug (IND) and beyond. By leveraging our deep expertise and scientific capabilities, we help you increase efficiency, improve data, and reduce the cost of taking new drugs to market. By providing critical research models and related services, we help researchers realize the full potential of their R&D projects, all while working together to build a healthier and safer world. We hope you consider our opportunities and a future with Inotiv!