Contract Administrator

inotivco; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inotiv is seeking a Contracts Administrator to coordinate and manage commercial agreements, assess risks, and monitor contract performance. This role requires collaboration with Legal, Business Development, Risk, Operations and Finance to handle escalations and ensure compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in contracts administration (including NDAs/CDAs/MSAs/RFIs) and a background in life sciences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with >5 years in contracts administrator role, including reviewing NDAs, CDAs, MSAs, and RFIs.
• JD with 2–5 years in contracts administrator role, including reviewing NDAs, CDAs, MSAs, and RFIs (preferred).
• Experience in a life sciences industry preferred.
• Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Prioritization

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Reading & comprehension

Education

BS: contracts admin experience

JD preferred

Life sciences experience

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. Benefits include 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