Job Title: RPH03H - Contracts Manager
Brief Description: United BioSource, LLC (UBC) is seeking a highly motivated and talented contract management specialist prepared to support all aspects of the company'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.
Essential Functions:
- Draft, review and revise commercial contracts (statements of work, change orders, confidentiality agreements) using UBC and Client standardized templates.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Salesforce.com, including building and revising budget grids in Microsoft Excel utilizing formulas macros and data pulls.
- Work cross-functionally with proposals, to develop, manage and update contract budgets for the life of an active Project.
- With guidance and "playbooks" from the legal department, negotiate, draft, review and revise key commercial contract terms, identify and escalate issues as needed to various internal business stakeholders (legal, finance, operations, IT, privacy).
- Review, analyze and due diligence of contract terms and advise business stakeholders as to contractual obligations (term and termination, budget and payment terms, scope of services, etc.)
- Manage outsourcing/vendor management contracting activities in support of vendor selection and contract negotiations of other types of Project agreements, Oversee contract activities related to the whole life cycle of the contract / statements of work and change orders, from before or after the notification of verbal award, through full contract development process all the way up, through signatures.
- Support the contract management processes, including template development and translations, documentation of contract template and revision approvals, signature process, status tracking and reporting, scanning, filing, and archiving original agreements.
- Maintain accuracy of contract templates as well as budgets, requirements, and timelines, and make available to Project teams as needed. Monitor changes for potential template impact.
- Facilitate requests for pricing related to operational contract management as needed.
Qualifications:
- At least 3 years relevant experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- Experience in life sciences industry, preferably in the clinical trial management, or FDA approval or patient access/support sectors, is preferred
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Salesforce.com
- Experience using or implementing Contracts Management software is preferred
- Must possess good organizational skills and flexibility to manage multiple priorities and take on new initiatives to support rapid growth and a high volume of contracts; flexible, adaptive approach and high level of emotional intelligence.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational ability
- Self-motivated and proactive in resolving issues, with ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
- Demonstrate financial and analytical skills
- Ability to interact with senior leaders across multiple functions
- 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)
- 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
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