Contract Manager

Home Based, US

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 contracts
Must understand concepts of inflationary increases, exchange rates, discounting percentages & blending of varying country prices
Extensive experience in programming complex budget calculations using Excel
Skilled in auditing lengthy budget calculations with the ability to program quality checks in Excel
Assumes leadership role in cross team communications related to achieving interim goals involving various functional teams
Must possess superior skills in building client relationships and communicating high pressure deadlines
Serve as primary client contact during the negotiation phase
On-going interface with clients regarding contractual issues during the lifetime of a project
Create, negotiate and finalize budgets and contractual documents, including Start-up Agreements, Work Orders and Change Orders
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 changes in scope in contracts
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
Ensure information relating to contractual documents are processed into and maintained in relevant databases
Customize Parexel templates to meet client template requirements
Participate in the development and testing of tools and procedures

May have some Line Management responsibilities, including:
Performance management and staff development
Training / mentoring
Workflow management Qualifications Skills
Ability to lead internal strategy meetings
Lead negotiations with clients
Delegate work within Business Operations
Meet strict deadlines
Work both independently and as part of a team
Confident deal with all internal and external staff levels
Excellent negotiation skills
Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills
Good numeracy skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Minimum Work Experience
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
Good knowledge of cash flow and revenue recognition
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant software (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Databases) Education
Bachelors Degree in Life Science, Business or equivalent. MBA preferred Language Skills
Fluent in English, oral and written Employment is contingent on disclosure of your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if relevant, proof of vaccination.
EEO Disclaimer Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.