Job Description

We are currently looking for a Contract Manager to join our team. This role can be based in Ireland or UK (home or office based).

In this role you will ensure consistent management of all contracts through \"management\" of the contract management process, development of account specific standards, documentation and negotiations. You will be the primary interface for our clients regarding contractual issues.
Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities

Overall management 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 contracts

Serve as primary client contact during the negotiation phase

On-going interface with clients regarding contractual issues during the lifetime of a project

Establish and maintain direct client contact

Create, negotiate and finalize budgets and contractual documents, including Start-up Agreements, Work Orders and Change Orders

Development of account specific standards for contracts, including presentation of budget, payment terms, standard contract language, etc., and discussion/negotiation with client as appropriate

On-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 changes in scope in contracts

Close cooperation with Finance on 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 databases

Customize PAREXEL templates to meet client template requirements

Participate in the development and testing of tools and procedures

Qualifications

Skills and Experience required for the role:

University Degree or equivalent experience

Experience in contract management, proposal development or related field

Knowledge of clinical trials and/or industry experience - preferred

Knowledge of ICH/GCP in the provision of clinical trials - preferred

Excellent negotiation skills

Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills

Good numeracy skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Comprehensive knowledge of relevant software (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Databases)

Fluent in English, oral and written

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.Why 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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