Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Job overview:
Labcorp is currently hiring a contract associate to join our early development team! this is an entry level role remotely based in either the uk or us.
The ideal candidate would have experience with contract negotiations along with strong communication and organisational skills.
Duties -
Lead negotiations for all assigned agreements with moderate to high management support
Develop and apply a working knowledge of the various covance business units to insure proper contract terms for all types of studies
Develop and review contracts for low to medium complexity projects and see through to execution (including msas, cdas, isas, ipas, wscs, budgets if required, etc) – up to 50% on msas (single unit client or single unit covance template)
Generate cash flow analysis and payment schedules with high degree of management support 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 analysts and smes with periodic client f/up for contract documentation
Assist in managing overall 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
Participate in project review meetings as necessary
Other duties as assigned
Education/qualifications:
Ba or bs in business or life sciences (or equivalent experience)
Experience:
Experience in the pharmaceutical or cro industry preferred with 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
