What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, R&D Contracts & Business Operations position at kps life?
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end business operations tasks for R&D contracts including required internal approvals, new vendor setup, contract execution, PO creation, and invoice resolution.
- Draft and prepare a variety of contract templates (e.g., CDA, Service, Sponsorship, and HCP Agreements) in compliance with internal guidelines.
- Collaborate with R&D stakeholders to ensure tracking and fulfillment of contractual obligations and responsibilities as outlined in executed agreements.
- Serve as a liaison with Procurement and Compliance to ensure all necessary approvals are in place prior to contract execution.
- Create, manage, and monitor POs for assigned functional areas, ensuring alignment with Sponsor processes and timely vendor payments.
- Maintain contract records in the central portal and conduct periodic audits to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Support intake and data maintenance to enable reliable tracking and reporting of key operational metrics.
- Foster effective communication with internal and external partners to ensure transparency, compliance, and timely decision-making.
- Promote operational excellence by building collaborative relationships across global R&D and enabling functions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Life Sciences, or related field.
- 3 years of experience in contract administration or business operations, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Understanding of contract templates, key contract terms and conditions, and contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.
- Working knowledge of basic compliance principles and financial systems.
- Proficiency with enterprise software platforms (e.g., Ariba, SAP, or equivalent).
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.