Senior Contract Associate

Job DescriptionWorks closely with the operations team to determine the scope for complex work orders and/or change orders and prepares the applicable budget.Drafts complex work orders and change orders with the information received from operations and/or commercial team.Acts as a client contact on various mid to large-sized opportunities.May independently manage a specific client account for the department.Manages contracts ensuring compliance with company policies and may lead the communication with Legal, Finance, Operations and Sales for the resolution of contract issues.Ensure all contractual documents and budgets undergo quality check and review.Liaise with Project Managers, Finance and Project Analyst to investigate budget variances. Initiate and/or review proposed contract modifications and negotiate or refer to other internal departments for review as appropriate.Provide regular updates to the Director of Contracts on the current status of all contract negotiations.Builds renewal budgets to extend the term of existing contracts.Maintains Salesforce records on the status of all assigned contracts.Ensures all fully executed contracts are distributed to the relevant parties.Uploads all contracts and corresponding budget files to the contracts SharePoint using the agreed folder structure and file naming convention.Independent oversight of the contracts mailbox to cover for vacation periods.Leads change within the department with oversight e.g. drafting a new process guide and providing solutions to problems raised.May act as a mentor/job coach to Contracts Associates. Works independently and under time pressure to meet tight deadlines.Must be able to manage workload and prioritizes activities to ensure timely completion of assignments.

QualificationsIdeally a bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business Management, Finance or similar.A minimum of 2-4 years of work experience in a similar industry.Strong initiative to learn.Strong English written and oral communication skills.Significant experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel to an intermediate level.Proven ability to work well under pressure, managing multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.Ability to build and manage professional relationships and communicate with senior leaders.Salesforce experience is desirable but not essential.

Additional InformationOur Offer:Competitive salaryDynamic team of colleagues in a fast-growing company – possibility for your quick career growthMulticultural environment, English as a company languageStrong emphasis on personal and professional growthWorking in a supportive and friendly teamEmployees may work remotely.