Senior Contract Specialist

Your tasks

You will support the day-to-day contracting process by preparing, reviewing, negotiating, tracking, and maintaining agreements that enable successful client and project delivery. You will also contribute to process standardization, compliance, and reporting to improve the efficiency and consistency of contracting operations.

• Understand the contracting needs of operating companies and ensure agreements align with client specifications, Master Services Agreements (MSAs), and project-level requirements.
• Review and prepare contractual documents, including Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), MSAs, and other agreements, following established guidelines.
• Coordinate contract reviews, amendments, approvals, and signatures with commercial teams and clients.
• Create, maintain, and organize contract templates, supporting materials, and standardized processes.
• Convert proposals into appropriate client-specific project agreements and Statements of Work (SOWs), balancing accuracy with efficiency.
• Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with clients, suppliers, and other third parties.
• Track MSAs, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), standalone agreements, SOWs, and related contract metadata through final execution.
• Compile contract data, analytics, and reports, providing insights into turnaround times across operating companies and clients.
• Develop and implement contracting policies and compliance procedures, and provide training to relevant teams.
• Maintain contract trackers, legal and corporate documents, templates, and process documentation, while monitoring upcoming contract expirations.
• Manage the Legal Services team inbox and provide general administrative support to maintain an efficient contracting workflow.

Requirements

You will bring a solid understanding of contractual documentation and the ability to support agreements in a professional services or consulting environment. Strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills will help you manage multiple agreements, coordinate stakeholders, and maintain accuracy throughout the contracting lifecycle.

• Bachelor's degree, or an Associate's degree combined with relevant experience creating and supporting contractual agreements.
• Relevant experience in a professional services or consulting environment, preferably within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries.
• Familiarity with legal and procurement functions in the life sciences or healthcare sectors.
• Understanding of contract preparation, review, negotiation, execution, and document management.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple agreements, deadlines, and administrative priorities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills, including the ability to work with clients, suppliers, commercial teams, and legal stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to compile contract data, prepare reports, and identify opportunities to improve turnaround times and processes.
• Ability to follow established procedures, support compliance initiatives, and contribute to process improvements.
• Availability to work on Eastern Time (EST) or be based on the US East Coast to accommodate global client time differences.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Flexible paid time off program and 10 paid holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with an employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance equal to 1.5 times annual salary.
• Paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting health, financial well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.
• Remote working arrangement within the United States, subject to the East Coast or Eastern Time requirement.

How to apply

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