Sr Contract Specialist

Clario, a leader in endpoint data technology solutions for the clinical research industry, is expanding its operations in Budapest and seeks a talented Senior Contracts Specialist.

In this role, you will support commercial contracting processes, review core agreements, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure mutually agreeable contracts are negotiated and executed.

What we offer

Competitive compensation

Attractive benefits (security, flexibility, support and well-being)

Engaging employee programs

Flexible hybrid working + allowance

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What you'll be doing

Responsible for staff leadership and managing the commercial contracting processes for the organization; including resolving complex contracting questions, edits, and negotiation

Supports the collaboration with internal stakeholders and external clients to ensure mutually agreeable contracts are negotiated and executed

Experience redlining customer contracts, suggesting edits and providing alternative language

Supervision of designated Contract staff which includes :

Mentoring and defining career paths by developing core competencies

Ensuring proper training is executed and documented

Review contract documentation to ensure high quality of deliverables in accordance with quality standards

Review of Contracting Playbooks to ensure alignment of contracts and corporate strategic direction

Peer review of deliverables

Other duties will include :

Facilitate contracts assignments, track contracts queue (to include CRM / central database entries) and review and approve contract drafts of other team members in Seniors assigned contract categories

Coordinate with internal stakeholders including the Executive Management Team, Sales, Project Management and Operations on the specifications required for drafting of coinciding agreements

Review of core agreements in conjunction with contracting standards (e.g. Master Service Agreements (“MSAs”), Nondisclosure Agreements, (“NDA”), Work Orders (“WO”), Change Orders (“CO”), etc.). If any contract terms and conditions are deemed outside standards and / or risk acceptability, provide guidance and options to coinciding Leaders highlighting the preapproved standards, policies, rules and / or risk acceptance

When necessary, assist or lead negotiations with customers on contractual terms

Manage contract workflow through contract lifecycle to ensure all internal approvals are received for all documents created

Maintain all related contract data in the CRM / central database to ensure that accurate and concise information is obtained and captured to allow reporting of booked business, backlog and forecast information. Accuracy of captured data is essential since the information is disseminated throughout the organization to Finance, Sales, Operations and Project Management and all relevant integrated business systems

Maintain an organized file structure for all documents in process to facilitate final QC of contract records, activation and filing, as required

Support Business Development, Quality, and / or Project Management with Client inquiries on contract related matters

Participate and lead interdepartmental projects as representative of the team, as needed

Responsible for suggesting and leading process improvements, system enhancements and / or other changes that would result in operational efficiencies and scalability of the team

Assist with client and other regulatory agency audits as needed / assigned

Assist with in the electronic and hard copying filing of commercial contracts

Assist with DocuSign uploads and document retention

Attend client meetings and participate on client calls individually and / or with Sales as needed

Participate in meetings with Contracts team, Sales, and other departmental meetings as needed

Assist in the mentoring and training of new staff

Provide other support and take on other responsibilities, duties or special projects as defined by team management

What we look for

Bachelor’s Degree or company specific or proven related experience in contracting

A combination of experience and / or education will be taken into consideration

Minimum of 5+ years Commercial Contracting experience or related experience with excellent understanding of concepts, practices and procedures in commercial contracting, to include experience working with complex and / or non-standard agreements

Pharmaceutical and / or CRO background a significant plus

Experience in a fast-paced multi-task environment; ability to work independently and under pressure

Exceptional computer skills (MS office suite (to include advanced Excel skills)

Strong risk analysis skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Excellent personal interaction skills, professional telephone and client interaction skills

Excellent judgment, attention to detail, communication and customer skills plus the ability to work as part of a team as well as individual contributor

Ability to inspire and develop staff

At Clario, we put people first, always. We are united and driven by patients, committed to making a difference, and we are always looking for the best talent to help us transform lives. We value the contribution each of our people brings. It’s only through our people that we can continue to innovate technology that will shape the future of clinical trials.