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Job Title: RCNO1H - Contracts Associate
Brief Description: United BioSource LLC (UBC) is seeking a highly motivated and talented contracts associate prepared to support UBC’s commercial contracting needs. Experience with a Contract Research Organization or experience supporting transactions in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry is preferred. The position will report to UBC’s Director of Contracts.
Specific job duties:
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel to build and revise budget grids utilizing formulas, macros, links, and data pulls.
- Work cross-functionally with proposals and finance, to manage and update contract budgets and internal budget grids for the life of an active Project.
- Draft, review and revise commercial contracts (statements of work, change orders , confidentiality agreements) using UBC and Client standardized templates.
- With guidance/ playbooks from legal, negotiate, draft, review and revise key commercial contract terms for Client and Vendor agreements utilizing Microsoft Word
- Review, analyze and due diligence of contract terms and advise internal business stakeholders to operation based contractual obligations. Identify and escalate issues as needed to various internal business stakeholders (director, legal, finance, operations, IT).
- Support the contract management processes, including signatures of contracts, status tracking and reporting, filing, and archiving of agreements.
- Maintain accuracy and quality of contract and budgets, while adhering to timelines, and to be available to Project teams as needed to resolve contracting matters.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- 1-2 years relevant experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
- Experience in life sciences industry, preferably in the commercial contracting sector
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and database management
- 5 years relevant experience using formulas, macros, links, data pulls in Microsoft Excel for budget use;
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational ability
- Self-motivated and proactive in resolving issues, with ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to support rapid growth and a high volume of contracts;
- Demonstrate financial and analytical skills
- Adaptive approach and high level of emotional intelligence.
- Adherence to established company procedures
Benefits:
At UBC, employee growth and well-being are always at the forefront. We offer an extensive range of benefits to ensure that you have everything you need to thrive personally and professionally.
Here are some of the exciting perks UBC offers:
- Remote opportunities
- Competitive salaries
- Growth opportunities for promotion
- 401K with company match*
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work environment
- Discretionary PTO (Paid Time Off) OR 20 days PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical, Dental, and vision coverage
- HSA/FSA
- Telemedicine (Virtual doctor appointments)
- Wellness program
- Adoption assistance
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Life insurance
- Discount programs
UBC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. We are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that fosters respect for each other, our clients, and our patients.
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