What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Contracts Associate - II position at Cortex Consultants LLC?
Job Title: Clinical Contracts Associate - II
Hybrid/Locations: Foster City, CA, Morris Plains, NJ and Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Contract Opportunity
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:
· Drafting and negotiation of contract terms
· Ensuring compliance with Client/Vendor Outsourcing process requirements
· Partnering with internal stakeholders, including business compliance, legal, finance and other internal stakeholders to ensure proper facilitation and execution of contract
· Providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders by providing timely and high-quality contracts
· 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
