Manager, Contracts Management

We are currently looking for a Contracts Manager (People Manager) to join our global team. In this role you will ensure consistent management of all contracts through "management" of the contract management process, development of account specific standards, documentation and negotiations. You will be the primary interface for our clients regarding contractual issues. IN this you will serve as the Client's primary interface regarding contractual issues. In addition, your role will be also to manage or mentor Contract Management staff.

Key Accountabilities

• Line Management responsibilities, including: Performance management and staff development; Training / mentoring / coaching; Workflow management; Leadership of Contract Management staff

• Overall management responsibility for the contract process for specific or varied accounts including coordination of Operations, Project Management, Legal, Business Development and Finance to prepare, review, and negotiate contract documents and associated budgets

• Serve as primary client contact during the negotiation process

• On-going interface with clients regarding contractual issues during the lifetime of a project

• Establish and maintain direct client contact

• Create, negotiate and finalize contractual documents, including Start-up Work Orders, Work Orders and Change Orders

• Establish partnerships with key clients

• Development of account specific standards for contracts, including presentation of budget, payment terms, standard contract language, etc., and discussion/negotiation with client as appropriate

• On-going proactive involvement with project management in review of project status, including review of contractual status to ensure compliance with contractual terms and milestones and identification of CIS changes to contracts

• May have responsibility to develop proposals as needed or as part of account responsibility

• Ensure information relating to contractual documents are processed into and maintained in relevant databases

• Customize templates to meet client template requirements

• Lead or participate in the development and testing of tools and procedures

Skills and Experience required for the role:

• University Degree or equivalent experience

• Broad experience in contract management, proposal development or related field

• Knowledge of clinical trials and/or industry experience

• Knowledge of ICH/GCP in the provision of clinical trials

• Experience working with Early Phase Unit - highly desirable

• Highly confident to deal with all internal and external staff levels

• Proven negotiator with variety of clients and contracts

• Ability to work with and relate to client contacts at all levels

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant software (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Databases)

• Fluent in English, oral and written

Parexel is in the business of improving the world's health. We do this by providing a suite of biopharmaceutical services that help clients across the globe transform scientific discoveries into new treatments. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, our therapeutic, technical, and functional ability is underpinned by a deep conviction in what we do.We believe in our values; Patients First, Quality, Respect, Empowerment & Accountability.