Senior Contract Specialist

Company: Bitsoft International, Inc.
Location: New Haven
Posted on: August 1, 2020

Job Description:

Title Senior Contract Specialist - 9713819 Location New Haven, CT Duration 6 ndash 12 Months Position Summary Responsible for providing practical, timely and high-quality contract management services for a full scope of contractual needs of the company, which specifically includes legal support and administration covering a broad spectrum of support to RD, Regulatory, Compliance, Quality, Pharmacovigilance, Business Development, and Medical Affairs and Medical Information. Partners and consults with business management and owners on proactive contract management approaches including reviewing, negotiating and drafting a variety of contracts with a keen awareness of corporate requirements, while facilitating achievement of business goals and managing legal concerns, policies and risks in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Principal Responsibilities and Duties Provides legal administration services for an array of complex issues, as well as the contract intake and management process, with minimal supervision Reviews, negotiates and drafts a broad range of agreements including but not limited to Confidentiality Agreements, Statements of Works (SOWs), Master Services Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, and Clinical Trial Agreements for substantially all business functions with a focus on RD Works extensively and collaboratively with Alexion international colleagues with respect to contract alignment, local regulatory, compliance and disclosure requirements Identifies training needs and assists in the development and presentation of training on relevant contract formsprocedures and legal business practices, policies or issues Coordinates the contract termsconditions review and negotiation process with other members of Legal Department, external and internal stakeholders (e.g., Clinical Operations, Compliance Quality, PV, Regulatory and Global Procurement) to ensure agreements are drafted, reviewed, updated and fit for purpose while serving as the central point of contact through execution Serves as the primary point of contact for business managers and owners with respect to contracting and agreements Leads contracting, process and procedural change projects impacting the Legal Department Provides legal and operational support to the Grants and Sponsorships process, Global Access to Medicine, and Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR) review committee for matters assigned Ability to support many business groups and strong understanding of agreements required for Alexionrsquos main business units, including HCP engagement May serve as legal department representative on Company projects requiring contract or operation support Update and maintain contract tracking system and tools as well as HCP engagement databases. May provide guidance, support or instruction to other Contract Specialists May provide temporary contract support for non-assigned business groups as needed May manage support staff and temporary staff, as required, consistently with legal budget and project parameters and Performs special projects as assigned. Dimensions Must develop a thorough understanding of, and familiarity with, Alexionrsquos business, policies, products, people, customers and facilities, to apply that knowledge in support of business management and contract owners. Must be able to establish and sustain a good rapport and working relationship with management and personnel at all levels. Qualifications 7 to 10 yearsrsquo relevant contract negotiationdrafting experience Experience in a biotechnologypharmaceutical, law firm or corporate setting preferred Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills required Ability to deliver and produce high-quality work under deadline pressure required Limited travel required (less than 5) Demonstrable organizational and teamwork skills required Knowledge Experience Excellent writing and communication skills Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to multi-task and prioritize work Strong organizational ability Upbeat, high energy personality Demonstrable computer skills Strong work ethic

Keywords: Bitsoft International, Inc., New Haven , Senior Contract Specialist, Other , New Haven, Connecticut