Specialist, R&D Contracts & Business Operations

KPS Life; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KPS Life in King of Prussia, PA, is seeking a Specialist, R&D Contracts & Business Operations to manage end-to-end contract processes across global R&D activities. The role includes approvals, new vendor setup, contract execution, PO creation, and invoice resolution.

You will draft templates (CDA, Service, Sponsorship, HCP) and collaborate with R&D stakeholders to ensure obligations are tracked and fulfilled, while maintaining contract records in a central portal for timely decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field.
• 3+ years of contract administration or business operations experience.
• Understanding of contract templates and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract operations including approvals, vendor setup, contract execution, PO creation, and invoice resolution.
• Draft and prepare contract templates (CDA, Service, Sponsorship, HCP) per guidelines.
• Collaborate with R&D stakeholders to track and fulfill contractual obligations.
• Liaise with Procurement and Compliance to secure necessary approvals.
• Create, manage, and monitor POs ensuring alignment with Sponsor processes.

Skills

Contract administration

Business operations

Vendor management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

Ariba

SAP

CLM tools

Job description

Specialist, R&D Contracts & Business Operations

King of Prussia, PA

Opportunity Details

On Assignment Specialist, R&D Contracts & Business Operations

Specialist, R&D Contracts & Business Operations

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end business operations tasks for R&D contracts including required internal approvals, new vendor setup, contract execution, PO creation, and invoice resolution.
• Draft and prepare a variety of contract templates (e.g., CDA, Service, Sponsorship, and HCP Agreements) in compliance with internal guidelines.
• Collaborate with R&D stakeholders to ensure tracking and fulfillment of contractual obligations and responsibilities as outlined in executed agreements.
• Serve as a liaison with Procurement and Compliance to ensure all necessary approvals are in place prior to contract execution.
• Create, manage, and monitor POs for assigned functional areas, ensuring alignment with Sponsor processes and timely vendor payments.
• Maintain contract records in the central portal and conduct periodic audits to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support intake and data maintenance to enable reliable tracking and reporting of key operational metrics.
• Foster effective communication with internal and external partners to ensure transparency, compliance, and timely decision-making.
• Promote operational excellence by building collaborative relationships across global R&D and enabling functions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in contract administration or business operations, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Understanding of contract templates, key contract terms and conditions, and contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.
• Working knowledge of basic compliance principles and financial systems.
• Proficiency with enterprise software platforms (e.g., Ariba, SAP, or equivalent).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.