Contracts Specialist

Job Description :

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare draft contract documents, including Start-up Agreements, Work Orders and Change Orders, from Parexel templates per guidance provided by the assigned Contract Manager or Line Manager, and in conjunction with relevant departments• Amend project budgets as required• Direct client interaction with established contacts per guidance provided by the assigned Contract Manager or Line Manager• Provide quality client deliverables to strict deadlines• Facilitate review and approval in accordance with relevant policies and procedures• Communicate with and inform the FBP of ongoing budget changes and provide finance system load ready budget tools in accordance with relevant policies and procedures• Participate in contract review meetings with clients and internal customers• Review client contractual templates with support from Line Manager/ Contracts Director / LRM and edit as appropriate to ensure Parexel’s positions are covered and to highlight areas of potential concern• Ensure contracts with client edits received back from the client show all the appropriate changes• Customize Parexel templates to meet client template requirements• Ensure contractual documents are processed into and maintained in relevant databases• May customize templates approved by Legal for the relevant entities and post current copies on the Business Operations intranet• Participate in the development and testing of tools and procedures

Qualifications :

Skills

• Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills• Analytical skills, problem-solving skills and attention to detail• Confident dealing with internal staff, and external if required• Negotiation skillsEducation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Business, Languages or equivalent. MBA or Paralegal certification preferred.Language Skills

• Fluent in English, oral and writtenMinimum Work Experience• Knowledge of contract management principles.• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant software (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Databases).