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Parexel International Corporation

Contract Manager

Parexel International Corporation, Billerica, Massachusetts, us, 01821


9 - 12 month Temporary Contract RoleHome Based, US

As a Parexel Contract Manager (in Commercial Operations/Sales) your role is to ensure consistent management of all contracts through "management" of the contract management process, development of account specific standards, documentation and negotiations. The Contract Manager serves as the Client's primary interface regarding contractual issues.

Key Accountabilities

:Overall responsibility for the contract process for specific or varied accounts including coordination of Operations, Project Management, Legal, Business Development and Finance to prepare, review, and negotiate contractsServe as primary client contact during the negotiation phaseOn-going interface with clients regarding contractual issues during the lifetime of a projectEstablish and maintain direct client contactCreate, negotiate, and finalize budget and contractual documents, including Start-up Agreements, Work Orders and Change OrdersEstablish partnerships with key clientsDevelopment of account specific standards for contracts, including presentation of budget, payment terms, standard contract language, etc., and discussion/negotiation with client as appropriateOn-going proactive involvement with project management in review of project status, including review of contractual status to ensure compliance with contractual terms and milestones and identification of CIS changes to contractsCommunicate with and inform the FBP of ongoing budget changes and provide finance system load ready budget tools in accordance with relevant policies and procedures. Ensure information relating to contractual documents are processed into and maintained in relevant databasesMay have Line Management responsibilities, including:performance management, staff development, training and delegating workSkills:Able to lead internal strategy meetings

Able to lead negotiations with clients

Prioritize work and meet strict deadlines

Able to work both independently and as part of a team

Highly confident to deal with all internal and external staff levels

Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Knowledge and Experience :Broad experience in contract managementKnowledge of clinical trials and/or industry experienceKnowledge of ICH/GCP in the provision of clinical trialsComprehensive knowledge of cash flow and revenue recognitionComprehensive knowledge of relevant software (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Databases

Education:Bachelor's Degree in Life Science, Business or equivalent.

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