IQVIA
CRO
ContractAnalyst1
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“Contract Analyst 1 at IQVIA. Skills: Contract Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Communication. Support contract preparation, review, and maintenance. Collaborate with project teams on contractual terms”
What You'll Achieve.
Accurate and timely execution of contracts, scopes of work, and associated budgets
Industry & Context.
Analytical thinking; Identify issues or risks related to contract scope, timelines, or budgets
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Business Management, or a related field, Minimum of 1 year of experience in contracts, contract administration, budgeting, project coordination, or a related role, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and customers, Basic negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with willingness to learn and develop, Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Nice to Have
Basic understanding of the CRO, pharmaceutical, clinical research, or laboratory environment preferred
What You'll Do.
Support contract preparation
Collaborate with project teams on contractual terms
Assist in negotiating
and revising contracts
Ensure scopes of work are clearly defined
Support management of contract amendments
Act as customer interface for contractual matters
Project-manage assigned contracting activities
Maintain accurate contract documentation
Identify and escalate contract issues or risks
Participate in departmental initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with project teams (e.g., Project Management, Finance, Legal, Commercial); Collaborate effectively with colleagues and customers; Provide support to senior team members
Communication Scope
Good written and verbal communication skills; Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and customers; Stakeholder communication
Process & Methodology
Project-manage assigned contracting activities, Manage multiple tasks and deadlines, Organizational skills
Full Job Description
## Job Overview Under general supervision, the **Contract Analyst 1** supports the preparation, negotiation, and maintenance of client contracts in alignment with IQVIA policies and customer requirements. This role contributes to the accurate and timely execution of contracts, scopes of work, and associated budgets, while developing knowledge of contract management practices within the CRO environment. The Contract Specialist I works closely with internal project teams and customers and supports senior team members on more complex contractual activities. ## Essential Functions * Support the preparation, review, and maintenance of client contracts in accordance with IQVIA standards and processes. * Collaborate with project teams (e.g., Project Management, Finance, Legal, Commercial) to determine appropriate contractual terms and conditions. * Assist in negotiating, developing, and revising contracts, scopes of work, and associated budgets under guidance of senior team members. * Ensure scopes of work are clearly defined and that budgets accurately reflect the agreed scope and services. * Support the management of contract amendments and change orders, ensuring changes are integrated efficiently and accurately into the main study contract. * Act as the primary customer interface for contractual matters on small to mid-size projects and provide support to senior team members on medium to large projects. * Project-manage assigned contracting activities to ensure timely execution and completion of contracts. * Maintain accurate and complete contract documentation and records in IQVIA systems and tracking tools. * Identify issues or risks related to contract scope, timelines, or budgets and escalate appropriately. * Participate in departmental initiatives, training activities, and continuous process improvement efforts. * Perform other duties as assigned. ## Qualifications * Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Business Management, or a related field. * Minimum of **1 year
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