Contracts Manager

We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Contracts Manager(remote) for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Cambridge, MA (remote).

Details for the position are as follows:

• Pay: $62hr based on experience
• 2+month contract - (potential to extend or convert based on performance & budget).
• This is a remote role supporting EST hours
• Manage and execute contracts, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statement of Work (SOW), Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), etc., and amendments to these agreements.
• Ensure compliance with Takeda's requirements and policies by managing quotes from Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and ensuring proper terms and conditions.
• Oversee proper purchase order (PO) approval and management, invoice reconciliation, and accrual reporting related to contracts. Leads contracts and transactions functional team and provides direction for all phases of contract processing, including negotiation and execution of agreements
• Liaise with R&D business (requestor) to define the precise nature of goods and/or services required.
• Translate the demand specifications into contractable terms, working with R&D, legal and Procurement staff as appropriate.
• Test contractually defined requirements with the original requestor.
• Understand and execute contracts per category strategies agreed between R&D and Procurement.
• Provide qualitative and quantitative input data to External Business Management function regarding the internal service (Procurement) and external supplier service delivery.
• Ensure that all R&D business requirements are clearly defined and documented prior to the creation of contracts.
• Maintain a register of historic demand specifications by contract.
• Act as a bridge between R&D business, legal and Procurement regarding the nature of supplier services provided.
• Support R&D with the contract management and reporting of activities such as MSAs, SOWs, POs, and consulting engagements
• Registers and updates third-party suppliers through APEX and MDG systems
• Works with Legal, Compliance, Procurement, TBS etc. to ensure appropriate agreements are drafted, negotiated and executed
• Ensure compliance with Takeda's requirements and policies by managing quotes from Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and ensuring proper terms and conditions and providing guidance to stakeholders about policies and regulations, including but not limited to Procurement Policy, TPRM policy, contract policy, Signature authority Policy, quality requirement (as relevant), Sunshine act (as relevant), SOX requirements
• Oversee proper purchase order (PO) approval and management, invoice reconciliation, and accrual reporting related to contracts
• Accountable for decision making and critical thinking
• Provide input to complex decisions that impact the global contract management team, and elevate when necessary
• Ability to seek diverse input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions
• Ability to incorporate feedback and ensure decisions are implemented swiftly to yield flawless execution
• Bachelor’s degree in science, business administration, Contract Law, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in contract management, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry or a similar complex regulatory environment.
• In-depth knowledge of contract law principles and best practices in contract negotiation and drafting.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles as applied to procurement contracts.
• Proven track record of independently accomplishing tasks from initiation through close out, including proactive follow-up with stakeholders to ensure completion
• Knowledge and comfortable with information technology applications including but not limited to Ariba, Service Now and Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Share Point

If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached or contact me at .