A biotechnology organization is actively seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to join their team on a long-term, remote, contract basis. In this role, the Senior Contract Specialist will be responsible for providing essential support for the contract execution process, working closely with the Sourcing Partner and the Relationship Management team to ensure timely and accurate processing of contract documents and associated tracking.
Responsibilities:
- Support the preparation and routing of clinical contracts and change orders, including gathering required inputs and documentation
- Assist with the review of draft Statements of Work (SOWs), Change Orders, and associated templates to ensure consistency and completeness
- Coordinate the internal review and signature process across the Legal, Finance, and Clinical teams
- Track contract progress and maintain tools for contract status and change order status across clinical projects
- Schedule and document relevant meetings, gather required inputs, and distribute updates regarding contract status
- Assist with process improvement initiatives by gathering information, updating templates, and supporting the implementation of new procedures related to contract workflows
- Participate in clean-up and organization of contract documentation, ensuring proper archiving of executed agreements, change orders, and financial documents
- Support data entry and maintenance of contract tracking systems and document repositories to ensure accuracy and accessibility
- Identify inconsistencies or outdated information in shared systems and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve them
- Help document standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and training guides to support team knowledge and consistent execution
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in the Biotech and/or Pharma industry
- Associate’s Degree (with relevant experience
- Basic understanding of Contract Structure and Financial Documents
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Working knowledge of Document Management tools (e.g., SharePoint, DocuSign, contract lifecycle management systems)
- Microsoft Excel proficient
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree
