Job Description

• Reviews contracts to ensure accuracy of preparation of company contracts, necessary clauses; compliance with company requirements and all applicable laws are addressed
• Reviews all terms of old contracts for compliance requirements to amend or advice sales
• Attends meetings / calls for internal discussion on contract matters to resolve questions and find resolution
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure approvals and contract requirements are being addressed
• Drafts, edits and negotiates various contracts confidentiality agreements, supply contracts, licenses, permits, Master Service Agreements (MSA) and MSA Amendments, etc. Material Transfer Agreements
• Handles organization and maintenance of all company contracts
• Uses an array of business software applications (e.g., Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, SalesForce and company systems, EverSign (DocuSign) and new contract software systems
• Performs final closeout of contracts, using EverSign (DocuSign) or wet ink and follows up
• Follows up on redlines sent out to client or internal to ensure timeline and objectives are met
• Flexible to do a variety of task as assigned, assist with mergers and acquisitions as related to contract process
• Updates and maintains the Contract Work Order Request System in the company contract database - inputs new work order requests, send out confirmation emails to appropriate parties, update status of work order requests as needed
• Facilitates integration of contracts from other sites into the Database and Work Flow Systems and coordinate contract management with other sites
• Initiates recommendations for updates to company standard templates and assists in drafting new templates as needed by the business
• Provides scheduled reporting and ad hoc reporting as required
• Builds positive relationships and partnerships across the business and functional teams
• Provides escalation assistance to team members; recommends potential solutions to issues; follows established escalation procedures; resolves complex issues
• Assists with the development and communications of standards, processes, and procedures across responsibilities
• Meets deadlines while producing quality results
• Provide training/mentoring to other members and company departments as needed
• Provides coverage for others in the department as needed
• Administrative duties as needed to complete job duties
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Scientific or pharmaceutical  experience a plus
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Adheres to site employee health and safety (EHS) requirements

Qualifications

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD POSSESS:

• Hands-on experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts.
• In-house corporate experience a plus.
• Pharma Drug Discovery services industry experiences a plus.
• Patent and IP experience a plus.
• High level of responsiveness and exceptional customer service.
• Self-motivated individual who has the adaptability to work effectively as part of a team and as an individual; possesses a ‘whatever it takes’ philosophy.
• Well-developed skills and knowledge base in the field of services contracts is essential.
• Strong analytic skills with ability to interpret complex information and adapt it as needed.
• Ability to change priorities dependent upon organizational need.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, be detail oriented, manage multiple contracts and projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving capability and out of the box thinking to ensure forward movement in contracting process.
• Has broad knowledge of legal principles and procedures as they relate to contracts

BASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required and/or Post graduate Paralegal Certification
• Minimum 4 year of experience with contract review and negotiation, preferably in a corporate setting
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, SharePoint, Ultria, Salesforce and other contract management processes
• Administrative abilities, including document management
• Self-starter with initiative who strives for excellence in work
• Able to train others on contract process and reviewing of documents
• Team player
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of St Charles, MO are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

EUROFINS IS A M/F, DISABLED, AND VETERAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.