Contracts Specialist

Avalere Health•Washington DC, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Avalere Health is seeking a Contracts Specialist to manage the contract process for its agreements and support business development and practice teams. The role prepares, evaluates, and oversees contracts related to healthcare initiatives, working with Account Teams, Finance, InfoSec, Legal, Compliance, clients, and other stakeholders. Documents include Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Vendor Agreements, and Change Orders. The specialist manages contracts from initial drafting through review and completion, ensuring legal and company-standard compliance, identifying contractual risks, and coordinating revisions with clients. The role also maintains contract templates and repositories, supports process improvements, and helps implement and adopt Avalere Health’s AI-enabled legal tool and evolving contracting workflows. Avalere Health offers a flexible working approach, with employees choosing to work in-office or at home based on team and client needs. The role is part of a virtual team and may involve interaction with colleagues in the UK and EU.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional experience in proposal creation or contract development within consulting or life sciences sectors.
Experience handling a high volume of contracts efficiently.
Familiarity with evaluating business terms for inclusion in contracts.
A track record of maintaining positive, solutions-oriented relationships with colleagues.
Experience effectively improving business processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Solid understanding of documentation-control processes, including diligence reviews.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Adaptability and enthusiasm for change, with the ability to learn new technology and help others navigate transformed workflows.

Nice To Haves

Desktop publishing experience.
Familiarity with international workplaces, particularly the UK and EU.
Salesforce expertise.
Experience using AI-enabled tools in legal, contracting, or related business processes, or a strong interest in developing practical AI skills.

Responsibilities

Manage the full contract lifecycle and oversee global client contracts in partnership with Account Teams and the Legal Department.
Ensure contracts comply with legal requirements and company standards.
Draft initial client contracts aligned with business needs.
Collaborate with Account Teams, Business Development, Practices, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders on contract preparation practices.
Identify potential contractual risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Facilitate internal contract reviews efficiently.
Conduct formatting and quality-control checks and ensure adherence to internal best practices and brand guidelines.
Advise Account Teams and Practices on contract structure, compliance measures, and execution strategies.
Communicate contract status updates to team members and leadership.
Coordinate contract revisions with clients and communicate professionally.
Explain intellectual property and data-use agreement provisions to clients when needed.
Develop and maintain an organized contract repository.
Create and update templates to streamline operations.
Build comprehensive knowledge of Avalere Health’s services and products.
Develop tools and processes that improve the efficiency of contract development and execution.
Support implementation and adoption of the AI-enabled legal tool, integrate it into contracting workflows, identify process-improvement opportunities, and guide stakeholders through changing ways of working.

Benefits

401(k) plan with employer match contributions up to 4%, immediately vested.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work.
Option to work from anywhere across the globe for two weeks each year.
20 vacation days and one personal well-being day.
Nine public holidays, gifted end-of-year holidays, and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.
Free employee assistance program counselling and personalized health support.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies.
On-demand training, professional development support, and global mobility opportunities.
Employee Network Groups supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and connection.
Adjustments for applicants with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or neurodiversity.