Job Description

Parexel is in the business of improving the world's health. We do this by providing a suite of biopharmaceutical services that help clients across the globe transform scientific discoveries into new treatments. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, our therapeutic, technical, and functional ability is underpinned by a deep conviction in what we do.We believe in our values; Patients First, Quality, Respect, Empowerment & Accountability.

We are now looking for a Contracts Specialist for our office in Ireland. The Contracts Specialist's role is to amend, negotiate and finalise project budgets; together with creating draft contractual documents. You will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across various departments such as Finance, Legal, Project Management, Business Development and Operational Groups. As well as build relationships with 3rd Party Vendors and Clients.

Key Accountabilities

Prepare and able to finalize in a client ready format draft contract documents, including Start-up Agreements, Work Orders and Change Orders, from PAREXEL or client templates per guidance provided by the assigned Contract Manager or Line Manager or autonomously, and in conjunction with relevant departments

Amend, finalize and present project budgets as required

May negotiate budget changes with client

Prepare payment schedules as required, to support bids and for inclusion in contract documents

Direct client interaction with established contacts in conjunction with the assigned Contract Manager or Line Manager

Provide quality client deliverables to strict deadlines

Facilitate review and approval of contractual documents and budgets in accordance with relevant policies and procedures

Participate in contract review meetings with clients and internal customers

Communicate with and inform the FBP of ongoing budget changes and provide finance system load ready budget tools in accordance with relevant policies and procedures

Review client contractual templates with support from Line Manager/ Contracts Director / LRM and edit as appropriate to ensure PAREXEL's positions are covered and to highlight areas of potential concern

Ensure contracts with client edits received back from the client show all the appropriate changes

Customize PAREXEL templates to meet client template requirements

Ensure contractual documents are processed into and maintained in relevant databases

May customize templates approved by Legal for the relevant entities and post current copies on the Business Operations intranet

Participate in the development and testing of tools and procedures

Potential training and mentoring of other Business Operations team members

May have involvement in discussing legal terminology for contractual documents as appropriate

Qualifications

Required Experience
• Knowledge of contract management principles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant software (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Databases).

Skills
• Ability to lead internal meetings
• Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Highly confident dealing with internal staff, and external if required
• Established negotiation skills

Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Life Science, Business, Languages or equivalent. MBA or Paralegal certification preferred.

Language Skills
• Fluent in English, oral and writtenWhy Work at Parexel

There are pivotal moments in every career: Sharing new treatments. Improving processes. Delivering life-saving advances. The people who succeed are the ones who make the journey go further and faster every time. What if you had a partner to support you as you reach the next level in your professional path? A partner who believes a collaborative environment is key to achieving your goals? A partner who is dedicated to your health and wellness so you can help make a difference in the lives of millions worldwide?

That's Parexel. We're a diverse team of professionals focused on one goal: getting treatments into the hands of those who need them most. Working together, the results we bring to our clients and the opportunities we bring to our team get better with every step.

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