Contracts Manager

United Biosource Corporation• Remote, US,

3d•Remote

About The Position

As a pharmaceutical support industry leader, UBC is devoted to empowering health solutions for a better tomorrow. We take pride in improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare. At UBC we provide services to enhance the entire drug development process and commercialization lifecycle - From clinical trial support to real-world evidence generation. Embark on a rewarding career journey with UBC! Grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the world around you. UBC fosters a culture built on our Core Values being: Collaborative, Conscientious, Curious, Consultative, and Compassionate. We believe in an inclusive workplace that fosters creativity. If you are seeking a career that will challenge, inspire, and reward you, join us at UBC!

Requirements

At least 3 years relevant experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Salesforce.com
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with a Contract Research Organization or experience supporting transactions in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry is preferred.
Experience in life sciences industry, preferably in the clinical trial management, or FDA approval or patient access/support sectors, is preferred
Experience using or implementing Contracts Management software is preferred

Responsibilities

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.