• Contract Coordinator II

    US Tech Solutions (North Chicago, IL)


    Duration: 6 months contract (Hybrid)

    Description:

    + The Contract Coordinator in R&D Procurement will be responsible for timely andappropriate integration of **agreements** including creating assignment notices for thevarious agreement types including Clinical Study Agreements, Confidential DisclosureAgreements, Master Agreements, Investigator Initiated Agreements, Service Agreements etc. In partnership with R&D Contract Operations, Legal and Business Stakeholders execute various activities to support companies’ integration of contracts from company acquisitions. This includes creating records in the contract lifecycle system, assigning historical agreements, requesting relevant shopping carts/Purchase Orders and communicating with relevant stakeholders as necessary for efficient completion of the project.

    Responsibilities:

    + Accountable for the timely preparation and execution of assignment notices forR&D Procurement activity.

    + Manage and communicate priorities with stakeholders and the managementteam relating to the integration project status.

    + Manage the **shopping cart/ purchase order request** process.

    + Assist in the mapping of cut over purchase orders from legacy systems.

    + Maintain data accuracy by entering relevant data and documents in the contractlifecycle system.

    + Maintain appropriate tracking of contracts and their assignment status byrelevant country timelines.

    + Support contract negotiation of agreements and amendments as needed forClinical Study Agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, MasterAgreements, Investigator Initiated Agreements, Service Agreements, and anyother procurement agreements.

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; a Health Care, business legal orscientific discipline preferred.

    + At least 3 years of Clinical Research, business and/or contract/budget managementexperience. Ability to learn multiple concepts related to legal, compliance and regulatory matters in Clinical Research Experience in cross-functional interactions and working within a global environment is an advantage.

    + Proven negotiation, critical thinking, tact, and diplomacy skills.

    + Good planning and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.

    + Sense of urgency and strong goal orientation.

    + Proactive and positive team player. Able to maintain high performance during times ofambiguity and change in the work environment.

    + Experience in line or matrix management is desirable

    Key Stakeholders:

    + R&D Stakeholders, Legal, Procurement, Finance, and Compliance

    About US Tech Solutions:

    US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com/) .

     

    US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.