Legal and Contract Administrator I

Contracts Administrator

Overview

As part of the Global Legal team, the U.S. Contracts Administrator will oversee the contract

management process and procure-to-pay platform and support lawyers and the business to

effectively prepare, manage and execute contract documents, and maintain the contract database.

In this capacity, the U.S. Contracts Administrator will be the point person for all contract

management system users in the U.S. The U.S. Contracts Administrator will also support the legal team with the preparation and management of routine contract templates, including CDAs and consulting agreements. The role requires strong administrative and project management skills and ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders at a global level and to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate must have a solid background as a contract administrator, ideally in the

pharmaceutical and / or biotech industry, and experience working cross functionally with business stakeholders.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Manage the contract life cycle process for the U.S. legal team using an integrated procureto-pay system
• Assist with the processing of contracts from overseeing status and responding to queries

from business owners, manage document execution through DocuSign and ensure accurate

record creation and contract filing in the contract database.

accuracy, collecting appropriate contract supporting documentation, organizing

attachments / schedules

legal repository

Qualifications

required. Legal office or life sciences company preferred.

activities

executive support related tasks remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a

high level of professionalism and confidentiality

assimilate internal systems

information with strong attention to detail and to accurately proofread complex documents

Familiarity with contract management systems and e-signature platforms required