Contracts Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete contract lifecycle by preparing and managing global client contracts in collaboration with Account Teams and the Legal Department.

• Ensure that all contracts adhere to legal standards and company policies.

• Draft initial contract versions that align with business requirements.

• Work in conjunction with Account Teams, Business Development, Practices, Finance, Legal, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Identify contractual risks and execute mitigation strategies.

• Facilitate the internal review process for contracts.

• Conduct formatting and quality control assessments on draft contracts.

• Offer guidance regarding contract structure, compliance protocols, and execution strategies.

• Keep team members and leadership informed about contract status updates.

• Coordinate contract revisions with clients and clarify intellectual property and data use agreement terms as necessary.

• Establish and maintain a well-organized contract repository system.

• Create and update contract templates.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Avalere Health's services and products.

• Innovate tools and processes to enhance the efficiency of contract development and execution.

• Assist in the implementation and integration of Avalere Health’s AI-enabled legal tool into contracting workflows.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist stakeholders in adapting to new methods of working.

• Prepare, evaluate, and manage Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Vendor Agreements, and Change Orders.

• Collaborate with clients to ensure contracts are finalized.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in proposal creation or contract development within the consulting or life sciences industries.

• Desktop publishing experience is a plus.

• Experience working in an international environment, especially within UK and EU contexts, is beneficial.

• Proven ability to efficiently manage a high volume of contracts.

• Familiarity with evaluating business terms for contract inclusion.

• Demonstrated success in maintaining positive relationships with colleagues to achieve solutions-focused objectives.

• Experience in effectively enhancing business processes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Salesforce experience is preferred.

• Strong understanding of documentation control processes, including diligence reviews.

• Experience with AI-enabled tools in legal, contracting, or related business processes, or a strong interest in developing practical AI skills.

• Adaptable and eager to embrace change, with the ability to learn new technologies and assist others in navigating transformed workflows.

• A bachelor's degree is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer match contribution up to 4%, immediately vested.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Disability insurance.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote options.

• Opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for two weeks each year.

• 20 vacation days.

• One personal well-being day.

• 9 public holidays.

• Gifted holidays at the end of the year.

• Early finish on Summer Fridays in June, July, and August.

• Free counseling services through the employee assistance program.

• Personalized health support.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies.

• On-demand training and support for professional development.

• Opportunities for global mobility.

• Employee Network Groups.

• Dedicated social opportunities and resources for remote workers.

• Career conversations and opportunities for global, cross-capability career moves.

• Support from the Disability Confident Scheme and adjustments for interviews.