Contract Administrator

Summary

Join Avalere Health's dynamic virtual team as a Contract Administrator, managing the contract process for all agreements. You will prepare, evaluate, and oversee diverse contracts related to healthcare initiatives, collaborating with various stakeholders. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, conducting quality checks, identifying risks, and communicating updates. You will also facilitate internal reviews, coordinate revisions with clients, and provide guidance on contract structure and compliance. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and experience in contract administration within consulting or life sciences. Familiarity with the healthcare industry is advantageous.

Requirements

• Proven ability to work independently while proactively seeking guidance for complex tasks
• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Salesforce expertise preferred
• Solid understanding of documentation control processes including diligence reviews
• Advanced document production capabilities
• Experience in communicating with external parties (clients, vendors. Etc) on contractual matters or sales operations
• At least 3 years of professional experience in proposal creation or contract /administration within consulting or life sciences sectors; desktop publishing experience is beneficial
• Experience handling a high volume of contracts efficiently
• Familiarity with evaluating business terms for inclusion in contracts
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in collaborative team environments
• Proven track record in maintaining positive relationships with colleagues aimed at achieving solutions-oriented objectives
• Experience in enhancing business processes effectively

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire contract lifecycle by preparing and overseeing global client contracts in partnership with Account Teams and Legal
• Ensure all contracts comply with legal requirements and company standards
• Draft initial versions of client contracts aligned with business needs
• Conduct formatting and quality control checks on draft contracts; ensure adherence to internal best practices and brand guidelines
• Collaborate closely with Account Teams, Practices, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to stay informed about best practices in contract preparation
• Identify potential contractual risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Communicate contract status updates effectively to team members and leadership
• Facilitate internal reviews of contracts efficiently
• Coordinate and communicate contract revisions with clients professionally
• Provide guidance on optimal contract structure, compliance measures, and execution strategies to Account Teams and Practices
• Develop and maintain an organized contract repository system
• Create and update templates as necessary for streamlined operations
• Gain comprehensive knowledge of Avalere Health's suite of services and products
• Innovate tools and processes that enhance the efficiency of contract administration

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge about healthcare industry is advantageous, but not required
• Familiarity with working in an international workplace (particularly the USA) advantageous, as this role will involve high levels of interaction with US-based colleagues
• Experience in sales operations is advantageous, but not required

Benefits

• A generous company pension/retirement plan
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive employee wellbeing initiatives
• Compelling time-off policy
• Plus many other excellent employee benefits