About the role:
Boston Scientific is seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic to join the Research Contracts Center of Excellence as a Contract Administrator II. This position will support clinical studies across a global organization through preparation, review and negotiation of a high volume of clinical study agreements and related agreements/documents by working with global internal business partners and external vendors to faciliate the contracting process
Your responsibilities include:
- Using Boston Scientific-approved templates, prepare clinical study agreements and related agreements and documents (e.g., hospital use agreements, device purchase agreements) for Boston Scientific-sponsored studies performed at clinical sites located around the globe
- Independently review revisions proposed by clinical sites and revise based upon Boston Scientific practices and procedures
- Raise contract issues as appropriate and liaise between Legal, Risk Management, clinical teams and other internal stakeholders to resolve such issues
- Ability to manage and prioritize a high-volume workload in a fast-paced working environment
- Interface with Boston Scientific Clinical, Contract Research Organizations and Global Clinical Operations contract support teams
- Serve as point of contact for group mailboxes, triage requests and coordinate contract reviews by appropriate team member
- Coordinate Global Regulatory Legal team meeting schedule and record and maintain meeting minutes
- Manage and maintain active clinical studies spreadsheet
- Ensure agreements and other related documents are executed properly and uploaded to the contract management system
- Organize and maintain contract management system and Microsoft Teams folders
- Identify opportunities for process improvement that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the overall contracting process
What we're looking for:
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional experience with Bachelor’s Degree; OR
- High School Diploma or GED or associate degree with 5+ years in a related role, preferably in a medical device company.
- Basic understanding of clinical contracting terms and conditions
- Able to read and understand contract terms, redline agreements and make decisions with a practical, business-minded approach to contract negotiation
- Strong computer skills (including Microsoft Office and Adobe software) with advanced skills with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
- Capable of coordinating and prioritizing multiple tasks/projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
- Capacity to interact professionally with internal stakeholders across the globe.
- Flexible and adaptable to shifting deadlines and priorities.
- Work independently with minimal oversight and in group settings.
- Communicate clearly via telecommunication and in-person.
- Ability and desire to operate independently, as well as a member of a cross-functional team, and to work with a positive attitude.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective organizational and administrative skills, including keen attention to detail.
- Prior experience engaging in internal operations projects (e.g., template development, policies), preferred.
- International contracting experience.
- Experience with iManage or other contract management systems.
