Contract Specialist I

Clario, a leader in endpoint data technology solutions for the clinical research industry, is expanding its operations in India and seeks a talented 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

• Technology for flexible working and great onsite facilities in Bangalore

What you'll be doing

Responsible for supporting the commercial contracting processes for the organization; including contracting questions and edits. Supports the collaboration with internal stakeholders and external clients to ensure mutually agreeable contracts are negotiated and executed

• Review of core agreements in conjunction with contracting standards (e.g., 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.

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

• Track, manage, and complete all tasks as assigned by management

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

• As assigned, Peer review of more junior team deliverables.

• 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.

• As assigned support Business Development with Client inquiries on contract related matters

• Participate in interdepartmental projects as representative of the team, as needed.

• 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

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 3+ 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.

• Intermediate Computer skills (MS office suite (to include advanced Excel skills)

• Strong organizational skills. Good personal interaction skills, professional telephone, and client interaction skills.

• Strong attention to detail plus the ability to work as part of a team as well as individual contributor.

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.