Contract Analyst II (remote)

Summary of Responsibilities: • Perform contract management tasks on medium complexity projects, as assigned. • Serve as contract management lead for strategic accounts, as assigned. • Independently develop and review Agreements including Master Services Agreements (Fortrea multi-unit, single unit Client or single unit Fortrea templates). • Lead negotiations for all assigned Agreements with moderate management support. • Develop and apply a working knowledge of the various Fortrea business units to insure proper contract terms for all types of studies. • Develop (including budgeting if required) and negotiate medium complexity Change Orders for assigned projects with management support. • Generate cash flow analysis and payment schedules for the above-mentioned agreements in accordance with Contract Management guidelines for review by senior members of the department. • Follow up on outstanding contract issues for resolution to meet internal and external deadlines and to minimize business and legal risk. • Work cross-functionally with Contract Analysts, Client Services, Finance, Pricing and Sales to resolve contract issues in a timely manner. • Assist management and subject matter experts (SME) in maintaining harmonized contract processes and client relationships. • Participate in process improvement initiatives intended to improve global delivery of contracts. • Adhere to Contract Management policies and process. • Ensure Sarbanes Oxley compliance from a contracting perspective. • Perform accurate data entry into SFDC, Apttus, CMS and/or other tools required for reporting. • Provide accurate updates on all outstanding contractual documents to management as required through required systems or tracking mechanisms. • Assist/mentor junior staff including providing pre-submission review and approval of junior staff’s signature documents in accordance with the Contract Management review guidelines, as assigned. • Participate in project review meetings, as necessary. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications (Minimum Required): • BA or BS in business or life sciences (or equivalent experience). Experience (Minimum Required): • 4 years in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry preferred with minimum of 2 years of contract management related experience (or equivalent). • Demonstrated ability to plan, multi-task and prioritize. • Demonstrated teamwork, communication, and organizational skills. • Proficient in Excel and Word (intermediate). • Demonstrated problem solving skills. • Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact. • Proven ability to work independently. • Experience and comfort in a high volume, fast paced environment is essential. • Ability to negotiate. Physical Demands/Work Environment: • Flexibility to participate in meetings across various time zones outside core working hours. • Occasionally working extended hours in order to adhere to client deliverable timelines. • May be required to attend client meetings off-site as directed by management. Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.