Contract Analyst I
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Job Summary
Fortrea is looking for a Contracts Analyst I to join our Clinical Pharmacology Services team where youll play a key role in enabling clinical studies by supporting the accurate and timely execution of commercial agreements.
This position sits within CPS a fastpaced highvolume environment that works closely with Sales Finance Legal and Operations. The role focuses on contract development coordination documentation and quality control for low to mediumcomplexity projects. While there is no ownership of revenue or budgets this role is critical to ensuring contracts are executed correctly on schedule and fully aligned with Fortrea policies and compliance standards.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Develop and review contracts for low to medium complexity projects and see through to execution (including ISAs IPAs WSCs budgets if required etc)
Lead the coordination for all assigned Agreements with moderate to high management support
Develop and apply a working knowledge of the various Fortrea business units to ensure proper contract terms for all types of studies
Generate cash flow analysis and payment schedules with high degree of management support for the above mentioned agreements in accordance with Contract Management guidelines for review by senior members of the department
Follow up on outstanding contract issues for resolution to meet internal and external deadlines and to minimize business and legal risk
Work cross-functionally with Contract Analysts Client Services Finance Pricing and Sales to resolve contract issues in a timely manner
Assist Analysts and SMEs with periodic client f/up for contract documentation
Assist in managing overall contract processes and client relationships
Participate in process improvement initiatives intended to improve global delivery of contracts
Adhere to Contract Management policies and process
Ensure Sarbanes Oxley compliance from a contracting perspective
Perform accurate data entry into SFDC Apttus CMS and/or other tools required for reporting
Provide accurate updates on all outstanding contractual documents to management as required through required systems or tracking mechanisms
Participate in project review meetings as necessary Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications (Minimum Required):
BA or BS in business or life sciences (or equivalent experience)
Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
English oral writing and reading language skills
Experience (Minimum Required):
Pharmaceutical or CRO industry preferred with experience of contract management related experience (or equivalent).
Demonstrated ability to plan multi-task and prioritize.
Demonstrated teamwork communication and organizational skills.
Proficient in Excel and Word (intermediate).
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Excellent customer service skills attention to detail and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact.
Proven ability to work independently.
Experience and comfort in a high volume fast paced environment is essential.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Flexibility to participate in meetings across various time zones outside core working hours.
Occasionally working extended hours in order to adhere to client deliverable timelines.
May be required to attend client meetings off-site as directed by management.
Travel requirements: up to 5% as required (Regional).
Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.
Required Experience:
IC
