Contract Analyst II

• Perform contract management tasks on medium complexity projects
• Serve as contract management lead for strategic accounts
• Independently develop and review Master Services Agreements and other Agreements
• Lead negotiations for assigned Agreements with moderate management support
• Develop and apply knowledge of Fortrea business units to ensure proper contract terms for all types of studies
• Develop and negotiate medium complexity Change Orders, including budgeting if required
• Generate cash flow analysis and payment schedules for agreements
• Follow up on outstanding contract issues to meet deadlines and minimize business and legal risk
• Work cross-functionally with Contract Analysts, Client Services, Finance, Pricing and Sales
• Assist management and subject matter experts in maintaining harmonized contract processes and client relationships
• Participate in global contract process improvement initiatives
• Adhere to Contract Management policies and processes
• Ensure Sarbanes Oxley compliance from a contracting perspective
• Perform accurate data entry into SFDC, Apttus, CMS and other reporting tools
• Provide management with accurate updates on outstanding contractual documents
• Assist and mentor junior staff, including reviewing and approving junior staff signature documents
• Participate in project review meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

• BA or BS in business or life sciences (or equivalent experience)
• 4 years in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of contract management related experience (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to plan, multi-task and prioritize
• Demonstrated teamwork, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Excel and Word (intermediate)
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact
• Proven ability to work independently
• Experience and comfort in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Ability to negotiate
• Flexibility to participate in meetings across various time zones outside core working hours
• May be required to attend client meetings off-site as directed by management

• Flexibility to participate in meetings across various time zones outside core working hours
• Opportunities to assist/mentor junior staff
• Participation in process improvement initiatives