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 currently looking for a Contracts Specialist to join the team either in the UK or Ireland. This role can be homebased.

Key Accountabilities

Prepare draft contract documents, including Start-up Agreements, Work Orders and Change Orders, from Parexel templates per guidance provided by the assigned Contract Manager or Line Manager, and in conjunction with relevant departments

Amend project budgets as required

May facilitate the negotiation of CDAs by preparing CDAs, reviewing client CDAs and negotiate within CDA review guidelines, including coordination with Legal and Business Development to ensure timely agreements

Direct client interaction with established contacts per guidance provided by the assigned Contract Manager or Line Manager

Provide quality client deliverables to strict deadlines

Facilitate review and approval in accordance with relevant policies and procedures

Participate in contract review meetings with clients and internal customers

Review client contractual templates 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

Qualifications

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

Skills
• Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Analytical skills, problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Confident dealing with internal staff, and external if required
• Negotiation skills

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

Language Skills
• Fluent in English, oral and written
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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