Associate, Contract Management

THE POSITION :

In this key role you will be responsible for the timely review and processing of client and vendor contracts, including but not limited to confidential disclosure agreements, master service agreements, statements of work and amendments. You will have considerable interaction with stakeholders in our commercial, legal, service line and finance teams.

This is a highly visible role and a great opportunity to work with numerous associates across EVERSANA. Accordingly, you will be confident and proactive in your approach, have the ability to work collaboratively while also being able to work autonomously. You will be comfortable with, and skilled in, interacting with attorneys and senior management. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are therefore critical, along with high attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to adhere to tight deadlines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams. These results are achieved by:

Conduct reviews of client and vendor contracts in accordance with company guidelines

Ensure information relating to contracts is accurately entered into, and maintained in, Salesforce and DocuSign CLM

Assist with the timely progression of contract reviews

Facilitate the execution of client and vendor contracts

Participate in contract development meetings with EVERSANA service lines

Facilitate the overall contracting process, communicates turnaround times and effectively enforces them, escalating early in case of difficulties

Responsible for advocating, and ensuring adherence to, the contract process

Assist in the identification, development, and implementation of new contract policies and procedures.

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

All other duties as assigned.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by an employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. If reasonable accommodation is needed to perform the essential functions of your job position, please contact Human Resources.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB:

Travel (No travel anticipated for this role at this time)

Hours (40 hours per week, M-F)

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the expectations of the position and shall not be construed as the only expectations that may be assigned for the position.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the expectations listed above.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

Previous experience in a junior contract associate position preferred, interacting with internal stakeholders and managing multiple deliverables at any one time

Excellent time and project management skills

Confident working with all internal and external levels of staff

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

High attention to detail – quality driven

Demonstrate sound judgment, even in ambiguous situations

Familiarity with corporate policies and procedures

Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Working experience with Salesforce and DocuSign CLM

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical and mental requirements along with the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Office: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach, grasp, stand and/or sit for long periods of time (up to 90% of the shift), walk, talk and hear; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, with frequent interruptions and multiple demands.

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.

Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.

Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.

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