Contract Analyst II

This role supports CPS. We are looking for candidates who have contract management experience in particular the generation of change orders and work orders.

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.
• 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

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• BA or BS in business or life sciences (or equivalent experience).
• Advanced level of English (MUST)

Experience (Minimum Required):

• 4 years in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry preferred with minimum of 2 years of contract management related experience (MUST).
• 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.

100% remote

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