Senior Legal Contract Specialist

About PPD:

PPD’s mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it’s you! We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright and energetic teams.

About the Department:

Our colleagues in Corporate Legal Contracts strive for excellence in every task, at every moment. We are game changers seeking improvements to processes and more efficient ways of working or adapting to changing financial and industry environments.

About the Position:

The Senior Legal Contracts Specialist drafts, reviews and negotiates agreements with third parties on PPD's behalf and within established PPD parameters. Serves as the primary contact (within the department and with internal and external customers) for agreements assigned to their group while working autonomously, escalating issues to a company attorney when warranted or required by regulation. Establishes best practices and serves as a core member of process improvement opportunities. Provides mentorship, training and direction to more junior departmental employees.

About our Culture, Career Advancement and Benefits:

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and well-being of our employees.

Job Description:

This position is a specialist, non-management, technical role within the department. The Contract Specialist title will include the title of Legal Counsel if employee is a licensed attorney.

Provides oversight, mentorship, training, and direction to more junior departmental employees.Prepares, negotiates and finalizes PPD Agreements and/or other related documentation.Assesses legal risks and provides recommendations and alternative mitigating resolutions to departmental and senior management. Upon request, makes recommendations to Executive Management with regard to risks, strategies and recommendations.Establishes best practices and serves as a core member of process improvement opportunities.Participates in committees as needed.Understands and adheres to PPD and Client SOPs, WPDs and other regulations for all aspects of project implementation, execution and closeout.Assists in other legal matters as required.

About PPD:

PPD’s mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it’s you! We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright and energetic teams.

About the Department:

Our colleagues in Corporate Legal Contracts strive for excellence in every task, at every moment. We are game changers seeking improvements to processes and more efficient ways of working or adapting to changing financial and industry environments.

About the Position:

The Senior Legal Contracts Specialist drafts, reviews and negotiates agreements with third parties on PPD's behalf and within established PPD parameters. Serves as the primary contact (within the department and with internal and external customers) for agreements assigned to their group while working autonomously, escalating issues to a company attorney when warranted or required by regulation. Establishes best practices and serves as a core member of process improvement opportunities. Provides mentorship, training and direction to more junior departmental employees.

About our Culture, Career Advancement and Benefits:

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and well-being of our employees.

Job Description:

This position is a specialist, non-management, technical role within the department. The Contract Specialist title will include the title of Legal Counsel if employee is a licensed attorney.

Provides oversight, mentorship, training, and direction to more junior departmental employees.Prepares, negotiates and finalizes PPD Agreements and/or other related documentation.Assesses legal risks and provides recommendations and alternative mitigating resolutions to departmental and senior management. Upon request, makes recommendations to Executive Management with regard to risks, strategies and recommendations.Establishes best practices and serves as a core member of process improvement opportunities.Participates in committees as needed.Understands and adheres to PPD and Client SOPs, WPDs and other regulations for all aspects of project implementation, execution and closeout.Assists in other legal matters as required.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5 years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsSubstantial organizational skills and strong attention to detail with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectivelyMust be flexible and able to reprioritize workload to meet changing project needsComprehensive MS Excel and MS Word skillsExcellent English and grammar skillsExcellent analytical and decision based thinkingStrong drafting and negotiation skills, requiring no oversight except for qualified attorney review and input as necessary for (I) compliance with unauthorized practice of law regulations and (II) escalationsMust be able to work independently and as a team playerMust be able to supervise work product and timeliness of, and provide direction to, more junior members of the departmentAbility to apply knowledge of and adhere to all PPD and Client SOPs, WPDs and other regulations in all aspects of project implementation, execution and closeout

Management Role:

No management responsibility

PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.May require minimal as-needed travel (under 10%)

PPD Defining Principles:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we would love to hear from you. Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5 years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsSubstantial organizational skills and strong attention to detail with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectivelyMust be flexible and able to reprioritize workload to meet changing project needsComprehensive MS Excel and MS Word skillsExcellent English and grammar skillsExcellent analytical and decision based thinkingStrong drafting and negotiation skills, requiring no oversight except for qualified attorney review and input as necessary for (I) compliance with unauthorized practice of law regulations and (II) escalationsMust be able to work independently and as a team playerMust be able to supervise work product and timeliness of, and provide direction to, more junior members of the departmentAbility to apply knowledge of and adhere to all PPD and Client SOPs, WPDs and other regulations in all aspects of project implementation, execution and closeout

Management Role:

No management responsibility

PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.May require minimal as-needed travel (under 10%)

PPD Defining Principles:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we would love to hear from you.