at Actalent in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Seeking a REMOTE Clinical Research Contract Associate to work at Medical Device Company
Description:
This associate delivers and/or manages deliverables assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May own a project and collaborate closely to make decisions with colleagues or may direct the work of other lower-level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the individual deliverables assigned from drafting to execution while adhering to policies using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education. It may include leading smaller projects in support of Contracts from design stage of the project to implementation.
Responsibilities:+ Using customer service skills such as clear and persuasive communication skills time management skills adaptability patience effective listening.
+ Analysis of Fair Market Value FMV supporting budget development negotiation and documentation.
+ Liaising with clinical teams legal reimbursement and other functional groups on clinical agreements and informed consents as appropriate.
+ Conducting outsourcing proposal preparation and analysis contract drafting development and negotiation contract administration and supplier contact activities to provide for proper outsourcing contract execution and fulfillment.
+ Tracking progress of contract activities providing status updates to internal and external parties compiling and analyzing contract data and maintaining historical contract information.
+ Thorough understanding and solid application of clinical trial industry practices including thorough understanding of clinical trial agreements and budgeting process and/or vendor and consulting agreements and processes.
+ Manages moderately complex contract negotiations with guidance from upper -level professionals. Escalates negotiations from email to telephone and to higher methods in an effort to effectively progress contract negotiations while managing cycle times. Involves other internal parties in negotiations as needed including manager.
+ Uses sound critical thinking skills to review contract redlines for understanding and intent. Makes recommendations regarding how to proceed and secures additional input from legal manager and/or clinical team as needed before responding to other parties.
+ May serve as a project leader for smaller new or existing studies with manager and upper -level professional review/input.
+ Frequently interacts and communicates with internal customer/client including upper- management and external other party.
+ Administers extends negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts.
+ Examines estimates of material equipment services production costs performance requirements and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Required Qualifications:
+ Must have a bachelor degree with a minimum of 4 years working with contracts and/or contract negotiation experience or advanced degree.
+ Can have a Masters with a minimum of 2 years working with contracts and/or contract negotiation experience
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Experience supporting clinical research or similar experience in a medical/scientific area
+ Good Clinical Practices GCP
+ Clinical and/or vendor agreement and management experience
+ Experience working in a matrix environment with proven cross-functional experience.
+ Previous experience in customer-facing role
+ Project Management experience
+ Experience with Microsoft Office e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint
Skills:
clinical research, contract, contract administration, vendor management, finance
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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