Commercial Contract Associate

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate execution of commercial agreements (NDAs, CDAs, Master Service Agreements, etc.)

• Analyze potential risks associated with contract terms and identify mitigation strategies
• Monitor ongoing contracts to ensure compliance with terms, track performance metrics, and address any contractual issues or disputes.  Work proactively to renew or amend contracts as needed
• Act as a primary point of contact for the contracting team with clients and internal stakeholders

• Partner closely with Legal, Business Development, Risk, Operations and Finance for complex contract escalations as required
• Maintain a comprehensive contract repository, including contract documents, amendments, and relevant details pertaining to service lines 

Education / Experience:

• BS with >5 years experience in contracts administrator role, including reviewing NDAs, CDAs, Master Services Agreements, and RFIs or
• JD with 2-5 years experience in contracts administrator role, including reviewing NDAs, CDAs, Master Services Agreements, and RFIs (preferred)
• Experience in a life sciences industry preferred

Skills:

• Analytical thinker with the ability to understand problems, determine root cause and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to relate complex concepts in a concise and easy to understand manner.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects, often under tight time constraints.
• Effectively work with peers, leadership, and stakeholders in a productive collaborative environment.
• Ability to understand and comply with confidentiality and privacy rules and protect company property and confidential information.
• Ability to read and interpret materials, verbally communicate, and hear required.

Critical Success Factors:

• Customer Focus - Identifies, prioritizes and anticipates customer needs and delivers relevant, value-add, solutions to meet and exceed them.   
• Results Driven - Internal drive toward action to efficiently, timely, and accurately achieve results.  Sets high but achievable standards for self and others. Seeks opportunities to improve process and outcomes. Constantly reviews performance to identify areas to develop.
• Efficient - Takes responsibility for own time and effectiveness.  Identifies what needs to be done and does it before being asked or before the situation requires it.  Able to work things out without having to be shown too often. Seeks opportunities to contribute appropriately without direction. 
• Communication - Able to communicate information and ideas clearly and articulately both in oral and written form. Uses appropriate language, style and methods depending on audience and the purpose of communication. Able to convey complex information clearly. Anticipates the information that others will need. Expresses ideas effectively.  Practices attentive and active listening.
• Collaboration - Actively supports and contributes to the success of the team. Actively encourages and practices collaboration and cooperation on the team.  Shares information and supports other team members. Can get things done with and through others and set realistic objectives. Seeks opportunities to develop others.
• Relationship Builder - Develops, maintains, and strengthens strong partnerships with others internally and externally, cross functionally, in person and remotely.
• Organization and time Management - Plans and prioritizes work, manages time appropriately to meet deadlines, follows up with others to ensure one’s own work and commitments are completed on time, deals with pressure and deadlines through good planning. 

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience.  The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

At Inotiv, our work helps advance the development of new medicines and therapies that can improve people's lives. As a leading global contract research organization (CRO), we partner with researchers to tackle complex scientific challenges, drive innovation, and help build a healthier, safer world. Bringing together scientists, researchers, technical experts, and business professionals, we provide the expertise and collaboration needed to move research forward. Our people make this work possible, and we value the knowledge, ideas, and contributions each person brings to the team. Whether you are starting your career or bringing years of experience, Inotiv offers opportunities to learn, grow, and play a meaningful role in advancing treatments for patients around the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.