Senior Contracts Specialist - UK

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Job description

Simbec-Orion is a responsive and agile full-service CRO, with wide therapeutic experience and specialist expertise in clinical pharmacology, oncology and rare diseases. Perfectly structured, we provide full-service clinical development solutions for small and mid-size drug developers - headed up by a centralised leadership team.

With a focus on tailormade and scalable solutions, we'll adapt our delivery style, communications and operations to suit the demands of the project, helping clients achieve their clinical and commercial objectives. Because our goal is the same as theirs; to improve patients' lives.

* Summary of the Position: *

We are looking for a Senior Contracts Specialist to join our Commercial department.

You will be responsible for delivering high quality outputs for Simbec-Orion's internal and external stakeholders of the Contracts Department. You will drive process improvement and capabilities of the Contracts Department by continuously increasing efficiencies.

You will also ensures that Simbec-Orion fulfils its obligation to provide stakeholders with legally compliant outputs including for more complex contracts and will deputise for the Head of Contracts.

*Key Accountabilities: *

* Prepare, negotiate and execute contracts for assigned business areas which may include commercial, project and service type contracts.
* Drive the timely execution of contracts and communicate the successful execution of contracts with internal and external stakeholders.
* Responsible for contract handover and support of internal stakeholders in compliance with the contractual obligations.
* Report on the status of ongoing contract negotiations to the Senior Leadership Team and/or project teams.
* Adapt core templates as appropriate for use by Simbec-Orion within guidelines.
* Lead on individually allocated projects to promote the efficiency of the Contracts Department and Simbec-Orion.
* Act as the Project Contracts Team Lead for the timely execution of investigator contracts on allocated projects including attending study team calls.
* Collaborate and communicate with Head of Contracts and internal stakeholders on the prioritisation for contract preparations.
* Maintain contract trackers on a daily basis and circulate to internal stakeholders as required.
* Support and mentor Contracts Specialists.

* Minimum Requirements: *

*Essential:*

* Bachelors Degree in Humanities; Sciences or Social Sciences
* Legal Training and/or qualification i.e. Law A-level or equivalent, Law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law or Legal Practice Course
* Recognised legal practise qualification (Solicitor/Barrister, FILEX or equivalent in other jurisdictions)
* Computer skills - good level of word and Excel knowledge
* Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial and project contracts
* Demonstration of desire to work as a team
* Previous experience of coaching and mentoring

* Desirable: *

* International contract drafting and management experience
* Experience drafting and reviewing contracts in the Pharmaceutical or CRO industry
* Language skills (European)
* Previous line management experience

* Simbec-Orion Job Profile - Senior Contracts Specialist.pdf
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* Simbec-Orion is an equal opportunity employer. Simbec-Orion will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. *