Description
We are seeking a Contract Manager to perform contract management tasks on medium complexity projects. As a Contract Manager, you will serve as contract management lead for strategic accounts, develop and review Agreements, lead negotiations, and generate cash flow analysis and payment schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Perform contract management tasks on medium complexity projects
- Serve as contract management lead for strategic accounts
- Develop and review Agreements, including Master Services Agreements
- Lead negotiations for assigned Agreements
- Develop and apply knowledge of Fortrea business units to ensure proper contract terms
- Develop and negotiate medium complexity Change Orders
- Generate cash flow analysis and payment schedules
- Follow up on outstanding contract issues
- Work cross-functionally with Contract Analysts, Client Services, Finance, Pricing, and Sales
- Assist management and subject matter experts in maintaining harmonized contract processes and client relationships
- Participate in process improvement initiatives
- Adhere to Contract Management policies and process
- Ensure Sarbanes Oxley compliance
- Perform accurate data entry into SFDC, Apttus, CMS, and other tools
- Provide accurate updates on contractual documents to management
- Assist and mentor junior staff
- Participate in project review meetings
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- BA or BS in business or life sciences (or equivalent experience)
- 4 years in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry with 2 years of contract management experience (or equivalent)
- Demonstrated ability to plan, multi-task, and prioritize
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
- Proficient in Excel and Word (intermediate)
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Proven ability to work independently
- Experience and comfort in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Ability to negotiate
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Flexibility to participate in meetings across various time zones
- Occasionally working extended hours to adhere to client deliverable timelines
- May be required to attend client meetings off-site