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.
Enhance the Contract Lifecycle Management using IroncladSupport the preparation of a variety of transactional agreements, by reviewing contracts foraccuracy, collecting appropriate contract supporting documentation, organizing
attachments / schedules
Interact with internal departments (Procurement, Finance, Compliance, Safety) and business requestors as well as external vendors with respect to specific contract request inquiriesEnsure that metadata associated with fully executed contracts is accurate prior to entry intolegal repository
Ability to work diligently, independently, and efficiently within a contract request process along with other internal systems as requests make their way through review and approval processesAssist the U.S. legal team with special projects as neededQualifications
Minimum 1+ years of contracts administration experience in professional office environmentrequired. Legal office or life sciences company preferred.
Bachelor degree preferred ; Associates or equivalent experience acceptedKnowledge and experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) experience, Ironclad experience highly preferred, SOM preferred but not required.High attention to detail a mustKnowledgeable about legal requirements involved with contracts and contract managementactivities
Project management experience highly preferredStrong work ethic and team playerAble to represent U.S. Legal team to internal clients when required, to positively interact with colleagues at all levels and to be a team player and thrive in a fast paced, constantly evolving environmentExceedingly well organized and capable to manage a wide range of administrative andexecutive support related tasks remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a
high level of professionalism and confidentiality
Structured thinking and capable of independently prioritize actions, identify problems, perform analysis and propose solutionsAbility to handle a very fast-paced, high-volume workflow requiring the ability to quicklyassimilate internal systems
Proficient in document formatting with the ability to organize and prioritize large volumes ofinformation with strong attention to detail and to accurately proofread complex documents
Strong computer skills and proficient use of MS-Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Familiarity with contract management systems and e-signature platforms required
Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skillsAbility to communicate with various levels of the organization, including senior management