Contracts Administrator II

Summary

Join Eurofins Panlabs, a leading provider of services and products to the drug discovery research industry, as a Contract Administrator II! This part-time, remote position (US Central Time Zone) involves leading contract review, negotiation, and coordination to ensure compliance and business goals. You will collaborate with various departments, manage a high volume of contracts, and contribute to process improvements. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years of contract experience, and strong legal knowledge. Eurofins offers a supportive work-life balance, career progression opportunities, paid time off, and 10 annual paid holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum 4 year of experience with contract review and negotiation, preferably in a corporate setting
• Hands-on experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts
• Has broad knowledge of legal principles and procedures as they relate to contracts
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, SharePoint and other contract management processes
• The ability to consistently work, remotely, within the US Central time zone
• Authorization to work in the US for any employer, indefinitely, without sponsorship
• For all Eurofins Discovery Services Businesses in US; Successful applicants will be required to confirm positive COVID-19 vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment
• Experience working on Sales and or commercial contract experience

Responsibilities

• 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
• Drafts, edits and negotiates various contracts confidentiality agreements, supply contracts, licenses, permits, Master Service Agreements (MSA) and MSA Amendments, etc. Material Transfer Agreements
• Uses an array of business software applications (e.g., Word, Access, Salesforce, contract life cycle management software, PowerPoint, SharePoint and company systems, DocuSign and new contract software systems
• Provides scheduled reporting and ad hoc reporting as required
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex information and adapt it as needed
• Ability to change priorities dependent upon organizational need
• Detail oriented; ability to 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
• Excellent time management skills, proven success in fast paced environment
• Effective and professional oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Access and SharePoint
• Experience with database management and contract management
• Understands the requirement of and maintains highly confidential information
• Attention to detail, strong work ethic and sense of urgency
• In-House corporate experience

Benefits

Paid vacation and holidays