Primary Responsibilities
· Act as the single point of entry for contracting requests within the organization, tracking and assessing incoming requests, determining contracting need complexity based on information gathered from requestors
· Work in close collaboration with contract requestors to gather requirements and determine appropriate contract type and template in order to draft and initiate the contracting process
· Manage the full contract lifecycle from initiation to expiration and archiving, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely renewals, amendments and terminations
· For simple contracts, provide direct support to requestors on contracting needs draft and review the contract and engage independently in simple contract negotiations with external parties
· Route more complex contracts or legal questions to appropriate legal stakeholders, supporting on coordination with requestors, other relevant internal and external stakeholders, and prepare supporting documentation
· Ensure all contracts, regardless of complexity, align with organizational policies and legal standards throughout the contracting process
· Identify risks, ambiguities, and negotiation opportunities in contract language and escalate to appropriate legal and compliance stakeholders as needed
· Advocate for organizational interests while maintaining positive partnerships
· Coordinate internal reviews and approvals with cross-functional stakeholders · Maintain accurate contract storage and archiving in the system
· Support contracting process improvements and operational initiatives as directed by the Contract Specialist Team Lead, and management
· Perform other duties as assigned by management
Education and Required Skills
· Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration, Life Sciences, Healthcare Management, Legal Studies, or paralegal certification · 5+ years of contract management experience working with contract drafting and negotiation · Understanding of standard contract clauses, legal terminology, and formats · Thorough and detail-oriented for drafting and reviewing contracts · Ability to handle, prioritize and follow through a high volume of work and setting appropriate priorities with internal stakeholders · Strong negotiation, active listening and inquiry skills · Proven ability to actively engage and guide cross-functional stakeholders · Adaptation and analytical skills · Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills
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