Contracts Manager, Auckland

Home Based, US The Contract Manager's role is to ensure consistent management of all contracts through "management" of the contract management process, development of account specific standards, documentation and negotiations. The Senior Contract Manager serves as the Client's primary interface regarding contractual issues.Key Accountabilities: Overall management responsibility for the contract process for specific or varied accounts including coordination of Operations, Project Management, Legal, Business Development and Finance to prepare, review, and negotiate contracts Serve as primary client contact during the negotiation phaseOn-going interface with clients regarding contractual issues during the lifetime of a project Establish and maintain direct client contact Create, negotiate, and finalize budget and contractual documents, including Start-up Agreements, Work Orders and Change Orders Establish partnerships with key clientsDevelopment of account specific standards for contracts, including presentation of budget, payment terms, standard contract language, etc., and discussion/negotiation with client as appropriate On-going proactive involvement with project management in review of project status, including review of contractual status to ensure compliance with contractual terms and milestones and identification of CIS changes to contractsCommunicate with and inform the FBP of ongoing budget changes and provide finance system load ready budget tools in accordance with relevant policies and procedures. Ensure information relating to contractual documents are processed into and maintained in relevant databases Customize Parexel templates to meet client template requirementsLead or participate in the development and testing of tools and procedures May have Line Management responsibilities, including: Performance management&staff development, training&mentoring, workflow management Skills: Able to lead internal strategy meetings Able to lead negotiations with clients Prioritize work and meet strict deadlines Able to work both independently and as part of a team Highly confident to deal with all internal and external staff levelsHighly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent numeracy skills Knowledge and Experience : Broad experience in contract management Knowledge of clinical trials and/or industry experience Knowledge of ICH/GCP in the provision of clinical trials Comprehensive knowledge of cash flow and revenue recognitionComprehensive knowledge of relevant software (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Databases Education: Bachelor ' s Degree in Life Science, Business or equivalent. #LI-REMOTE #J-18808-Ljbffr