As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe. Contract Specialist Patient Access Home-Based USA Our Patient Access team is a scaled leader in the HUB services and patient access market, serving the biopharmaceutical industry with comprehensive patient support, product access, affordability and adherence solutions for more than 30 years. Further advanced by its recently expanded non-commercial specialty pharmacy, FortreaRx™, to support enhanced distribution of cold-chain and ambient free goods products, we are committed to driving patient outcomes and improving healthcare accessibility through its extensive experience while currently supporting more than 2.5 million patients and over 100 unique brands across more than 25 disease indications. As part of the Contracts Team, the selected candidate will serve as the main point of contact throughout the contract development process and interact with internal staff and client contacts collaborate with various departments and teams within the organization to create contractual study-related legal documents as requested. The role requires the ability to thrive under pressure, work quickly and efficiently within tight deadlines, and adeptly manage a consistently high-volume workload. Responsibilities: Responsible for managing the contract lifecycle from initiation through execution and follow-up on outstanding contract issues for resolution to meet internal and external deadlines. Utilize excellent judgement skills and experience to review and analyze contract requests, including proposals/quotes and other matters of significance, to confirm receipt of adequate and correct information to develop the necessary contractual document. Negotiate medium complexity Change Orders with minimal management support, if needed. Utilize internal and client-specific templates for all contracts; perform appropriate due diligence on all contracts at all stages. Adhere to policies and procedures for contract development and client interaction, including managing timelines to ensure timely execution of deliverables. Perform data entry into Salesforce and/or equivalent tools related to the sales process. Maintain internal repository system according to Contract Management Guidelines. Manage workload to meet requested deadlines. Self-starter with the ability to work independently and cohesively with teams and able to prioritize workload and/or tasks. Act as the secondary support and contact for assigned contract deliverables, including subsequent revisions if required. Pursue resolution of outstanding contract issues to meet internal and external deadlines and monthly revenue targets. Contribute to process enhancements by maintaining and updating internal and client-specific templates for all contracts as required. Perform all other duties as assigned and required. Qualifications and skills: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience along with 5-7 years of experience in overseeing the complete contract process. Demonstrated efficiency through meticulous organizational skills, managing multiple projects and concurrent negotiations effectively. Preferred experience with CRM, document creation systems, and eSignature platforms (Salesforce and DocuSign). Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Excellent analytical, organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills; attention to detail and strong sense of urgency and ability to work to deadlines. Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Ability to plan, multi-task, and prioritize; ability to manage workload to meet requested deadlines. Proven capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team setting. Pay Range: $100,000 – $120,000 Application Deadline: June 1, 2024 Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here. Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit www.fortrea.com. Fortrea is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an EOE/AA employer, Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. 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