JOB OVERVIEW
This position forms part of the Lead Contract Negotiators (LCN) - which supports the organization’s agreements globally. The successful candidate will be expected to manage a substantial portfolio of commercial contracts with a particular emphasis on consultancy agreements for an IQVIA business line focused on the medical device industry. The individual is expected to handle these contracts efficiently and effectively
RESPONSABILITIES
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts, with primary focus on Master Consulting Service agreements in support of IQVIA MedTech offerings
• Advising on the contracting framework for full clinical and consulting services as well as for other commercial contracts
• Ensuring that contracts are in compliance with legal, regulatory and organization policies.
• Monitoring the contract process to assure compliance with the organization’s contractual guidelines, satisfaction of customers/vendors, including participation in precontract discussions, contract negotiations and contract changes with customer, vendors and necessary stakeholders.
• Participate in the development of departmental procedures and initiatives to improve the timely completion of contract deliverables while ensuring high-quality of the work.
• Track work and obtain appropriate reviews and approvals, adhering to established processes.
• Ensure delivery of a final contract in a timely fashion, under tight timelines, working independently or as part of a team.
• Develop and deliver training to “upskill” non legal staff and/or move none essential work out of LCN
• Attend and participate in team meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Bachelor Degree in Law
• Active Bar Association
• Ability to negotiate, read and draft in English, as well as fluent in spoken English.
• Strong organizational, planning, project management, communication, presentation and influence skills.
• Proficient in drafting various type of contracts in English, in special Commercial contracts and negotiating complex deals directly with customers and vendors.
• Qualified to practice law in a global organization and has solid post qualification experience.
• Prior in-house experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or familiarity with drug discovery and development process will be a plus.
• Ability to work creatively and self-motivated in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently, establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients, and at the same time be a good team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication and influence skills with open, direct communication style
• Excellent skills using MS Office Suite: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint.
*Resumé/CV must be submitted in English*
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