Offer summary

Qualifications:

BS degree in science, accounting, business administration, economics, finance or related field., 5+ years of experience in an in-house law/contracting department or law firm., Experience reviewing and revising clinical trial agreements and vendor contracts, preferably in the US and globally., Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience in document preparation and editing..

Key responsabilities:

Create, review, negotiate, and manage contracts related to clinical operations.

Collaborate with Clinical Operations teams and other business units on agreements.

Monitor contract lifecycle management and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

Serve as a point of contact for contract-related questions and provide support to team members.

Job description

Job Details:
LeadStack Inc. is an award-winning, one of the nation's fastest-growing, certified minority-owned (MBE) staffing services provider of contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we're proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world

Title : Senior Contracts Specialist
Locations Research Triangle Park, NC
Duration: 6 months
PR: $45/hr to $48/hr on W2

Remote position - possibly 1 travel to Headquarters during assignment
Extension past the 6 months likely if right fit

Job Description:
The Senior Contracts Specialist, reporting to the Associate General Counsel, will work as part of the legal team to create, review, negotiate and manage contracts and other documents, with a focus on clinical operations to support the conduct of clinical trials to help fulfill the Company's mission of creating life-changing cures for patients. This position will be responsible from every phase of contract development from researching the legal regulations to negotiating the terms and preparing the document and may also collaborate with others on the legal team or work independently on a variety of contractual and legal operational needs. The location of this position could be in Durham (RTP), North Carolina or Philadelphia, PA, but other remote options will be considered for the right candidate.

Job Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to contract management policies and procedures
Review, revise, and negotiate clinical trial agreements for global clinical trials
Conduct negotiations of terms and conditions per SOPs and preferred terms and playbooks, particularly in the clinical setting
Utilize and complete contract templates for variety of agreements including confidentiality, consulting, clinical trial, HCP contracts and master services
Identify key contract terms and conditions for categorization
Collaborate with Clinical Operations teams and other contract requestors, other business units and the legal team when preparing and negotiating agreements, including clinical trial agreements
Perform mark-ups of counter-party documents
Proofread, edit and fact-check contract documents for completion, consistency, and accuracy
Execute electronic and hard copy contract signature processes
Explain contract terminology to key stakeholders and other interested parties in simple, clear, everyday language
Self-monitor progress according to the schedule of completion to submit drafts and documents in a timely manner
Utilize and help stakeholders to utilize a contract management software system, input and extract system information
Assist in the tracking of the contract documents (agreements, amendments, notices, expirations) toward execution, finalization, and lifecycle management
Log contract approvals and development activities according to established SOPs
Perform regular monitoring of repository/common drive content to ensure accuracy and completeness
Work with product and finance teams to answer and resolve contractual issues
Serve as a point of contact for contract-related questions
Monitor workflow, update any discrepant information and correct overdue items
Develop, run and distribute contract information reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
Oversee user access to contract management system
Legal Department liaison to Information Technology (IT)
Provide support and training to other team members on contract procedures
Support entity/subsidiary formation and maintenance

Required Education & Experience

BS degree in science, accounting, business administration, economics, finance or related field and 5+ years in-house law/contracting department or law firm experience
Experience reviewing/revising clinical trial agreements, vendor contracts, services agreements, preferably both in the US and globally with a focus on EU and/or Canada

Preferred Experience & Skills

Experience in the healthcare/life sciences industry, preferable with a pharmaceutical company or Contract Research Organization, or Institution clinical trial site
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with substantial experience in document preparation, editing, and revision
Paralegal certificate
Experience in an in-house contracts management role
Ability to work independently
Ability to identify, analyze and suggest solutions for problems or process improvement
Good organization skills and the ability to multitask on several projects simultaneously
Knowledge of negotiation best practices, both in-person and in written form
Ability to support multiple team members and functions
Willingness to work virtually or in an office setting
Beneficial prior experience:
Working with and/or managing a contract management software system
Working in a fast-paced growing environment
Familiarity with intellectual property issues
Corporate governance, subsidiary formation, and maintenance of corporate documents