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Summary:
Maintains responsibility for Quality Control of all client deliverables within the Global Deal and Contract Management (GDCM) group. Guarantees high quality of departmental output through detail review of both contract documentation and study budgets. Ensures all deliverables conform to both client expectations and audit requirements. Provides detailed and constructive feedback to internal stakeholders and works with them to refine contractual materials. Tracks adherence to company processes and provides regular performance feedback.

Essential Functions:

• Analytically reviews budget tools and contractual materials from a Syneos Health, client and audit perspective to ensure the highest possible quality of output. Proactively works with contract analysts to refine deliverables in accordance with existing QC checklists and company policies.
• Evaluates all budget commentary to ensure a clear, concise and robust narrative. Assesses validity of study pricing and suitability of budgets prior to client delivery. Ensures consistency between pricing tools, budget grids, payment schedules and all contractual documentation.
• Utilizes QC checklists to perform a thorough review of Change Order, Change Notification Form and Ballpark documentation to ensure quality and consistency. Ensures all legal entities and defined terms are correct, appropriate and applied consistently throughout documents. Validates the presence and accuracy of inflation language if applicable.
• Maintains a high level of flexibility and adaptability. Proactively creates and revises priorities as the need arises whilst working toward standard cycle times of review. Supports the Change Order process through expeditious reviews and the provision of concise feedback. Identifies and raises issues before they become critical and adjusts quickly to the changes of a dynamic organization.
• Ensures adherence to Contract Management systems by reviewing records during the QC process. Reviews these systems to drive compliance with both GDCM and Syneos Health reporting processes and approval policies.
• Evaluates the performance of analysts within the GDCM group by assessing the quality of materials submitted for QC and providing performance feedback on a monthly basis.
• Updates and maintains departmental template and process documents.
• Participates in QC training for the Client Contracting Solutions group as needed .

#LI-CK1Requirements:

BA/BS degree in a Business Administration or Finance with a minimum of 4 years' experience preferably in budgeting, finance, proposal development and/or contracts management within a clinical research/pharmaceutical environment; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must be customer centric, self-motivated and proactive. Flexibility in responding to job demands. Have excellent problems solving skills and outstanding attention to detail. Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously to meet critical deadlines and possess strong analytical skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and understanding of costing models. Ability to review and interpret budgets. Ability to work successfully in a team environment and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and manager. Demonstrates effective time management skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with management guidance and oversight. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates a positive and flexible attitude toward new and/or unconventional work assignments. Ability to consistently perform and deliver a high quality work product. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. Knowledge of clinical trial proposal process and budget management. Professional ability to interact with individuals at all levels and different personalities. Proficiency in mathematics, written language and ability to work with both budgets and text. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.



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Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.