Contract Associate

Title: Vendor Outsourcing Associate II

Location: Foster City, CA, Morris Plains, NJ Raleigh, NC

Duration: 12 months

Description:

Job Description:

The Vendor Outsourcing Associate II will be responsible for supporting various activities and projects within the Vendor Outsourcing organization.

Main responsibilities:

· Managing contract lifecycle for following types of contracts:

Primary Responsibility

Clinical Consulting Agreements

Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs)

Secondary Responsibility/Back up Support:

Letters of Authorization (LoAs) to authorize work with Contract Research Organizations (CROs)

Other contracts as identified, as needed

· Facilitate the contract management lifecycle from receipt of request to execution and maintenance of contract, including:

o Drafting and negotiation of contract terms

o Ensuring compliance with Vendor Outsourcing process requirements

o Partnering with internal stakeholders, including business compliance, legal, finance and other internal stakeholders to ensure proper facilitation and execution of contract

o Providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders by providing timely and high-quality contracts

o Timely and accurate tracking, management and filing of contracts within company systems

Ideal candidate characteristics include:

· Has a strong work ethic and ability to work independently under minimal supervision

· Is structured, well organized and process oriented

· Has exceptional written and verbal communication skills

· Complies with required processes in a regulated environment

· Comfortable interacting with internal (clinical, finance, legal) and external stakeholders (vendors, healthcare professionals)

· Has deep understanding of contracting knowledge, including contract structure and format

· Proficiency in legal language and contractual terms

· Ability to manage competing priorities effectively

· Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills

Candidate Education/Experience Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree or higher

· Minimum 3 years Industry experience preferred