Contract Analyst II

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with the contracts management team of a CRO

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.

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