Title: Vendor Outsourcing Associate II
Location: Foster City, CA, Morris Plains, NJ Raleigh, NC
Duration: 12 months
Description:
Job Description:
The Vendor Outsourcing Associate II will be responsible for supporting various activities and projects within the Vendor Outsourcing organization.
Main responsibilities:
Managing contract lifecycle for following types of contracts:
Primary Responsibility
Clinical Consulting Agreements
Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs)
Secondary Responsibility/Back up Support:
Letters of Authorization (LoAs) to authorize work with Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
Other contracts as identified, as needed
Facilitate the contract management lifecycle from receipt of request to execution and maintenance of contract, including:
o Drafting and negotiation of contract terms
o Ensuring compliance with Vendor Outsourcing process requirements
o Partnering with internal stakeholders, including business compliance, legal, finance and other internal stakeholders to ensure proper facilitation and execution of contract
o Providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders by providing timely and high-quality contracts
o Timely and accurate tracking, management and filing of contracts within company systems
Ideal candidate characteristics include:
Has a strong work ethic and ability to work independently under minimal supervision
Is structured, well organized and process oriented
Has exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Complies with required processes in a regulated environment
Comfortable interacting with internal (clinical, finance, legal) and external stakeholders (vendors, healthcare professionals)
Has deep understanding of contracting knowledge, including contract structure and format
Proficiency in legal language and contractual terms
Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
Candidate Education/Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher
Minimum 3 years Industry experience preferred