The Associate Contracts Analyst is responsible for generating budgets for key accounts within our commercial business, while continuously improving the proposal process and content. This individual will be involved from RFP to contract completion.

Requirements

Maintains ownership of and manages contract process to ensure timely delivery and execution consistent with standard cycle times, including but not limited to, the coordination and finalization of the contractual instrument and budget to align with defined scope of work
Receives and analyzes Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from Business Development (BD) and ensures appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are assigned to and notified of the RFP
Ensures proposal budgets are in agreement with the RFP, client specifications and communications, and internal assumptions
Analyzes and validates contract and budgetary changes and provides appropriate commentary to Project Managers, SMEs and Customers to support the overall budget value.
Proactively communicates budgetary issues to internal parties, escalates deviations to department leadership and stays engaged in the communications until issues are resolved
Develops Customer relationships and works independently with Project Managers and Customer on assigned projects. Attends face-to-face meetings or calls with Project Managers and Customers as needed to ensure timely execution of contract
Maintains a high level of flexibility. Proactively creates and resets priorities as the need arises to adhere to standard turnaround times. Identifies and raises issues before they become critical and adjusts quickly to the changes of a dynamic organization

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business or finance with a minimum of 2 years of experience in budgeting, finance, proposal development and/or contracts management within a clinical research/pharmaceutical environment; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Strong expertise with Microsoft Office with expertise in Excel
Knowledge of clinical trial proposal process and budget management required
Ability to interpret and prepare budgets and customer facing documents
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with limited management guidance and oversight

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