Contract Coordinator

12-month contract

$25-$29/HR based on benefits

Hybrid: T, W, TR onsite

North Chicago, IL

Orion Group is hiring Contract Coordinator(s) who can economically and efficiently create and execute consulting and/or promotional speaker contracts commensurate with our pharmaceutical client's policies and objectives under tight timelines while adhering to a strict standard of business ethics and integrity.

The Contract Coordinator(s) will be responsible for contract creation, negotiation, and implementation to support client initiatives to deliver consulting and/or promotional speaker services to meet critical business needs and customer expectations.

This position works closely with external consultants, speakers, institutions, and internally with business stakeholders, Legal, and OEC, among other groups.

The Contract Coordinator will also create and maintain necessary contracting documentation according to departmental and company policies and procedures.

Contract Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Responsible for compliance with applicable company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of external guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Responsible for negotiating and contracting for consulting and/or promotional speaking services in a timely manner.
• Identify, develop, and implement improved and standardized contracting practices to ensure the most efficient processes for the business's key stakeholders.
• Seek innovative solutions for the consulting and/or speaker process, develop action plans, and participate in cross-functional teams.
• Develop standard guidelines and updates associated with the consulting and/or speaker contracting process.
• Provide support to ensure continuous improvement in the consultant interface to ensure the best experience possible for our key opinion leaders and patients.
• Seek, develop, and establish business relationships with multiple groups across the organization including all areas of Legal, Commercial operations, medical affairs, R&D.
• Meet regularly with Stakeholders and support functions to ensure customer satisfaction and continuous improvement
• Seek, develop, and maintain business relationships with areas across the organization.

• Proactively managing contracts, business stakeholders and consultants including, anticipation, resolution, and communication.
• Develops and maintains necessary files and records to maximize performance and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment without supervision. Qualifications

Contract Coordinator Qualifications:

• BA/BS preferred or Paralegal certification desired or equivalent work experience
• 2-4 years of experience working with contracts and the desire to provide a high level of customer service
• In-depth knowledge of all compliance requirements and the implications of compliance incidents.
• Technically proficient using tools including but not limited to iHub, consulting and/or speaker program contracting systems, and contract management
• Must possess the appropriate skills to effectively interface with all levels of employees and external HCPs, non-HCPs, and patients.
• Demonstrates ability to review and process standard contractual documentation independently and seeks guidance for complex agreement types as necessary
• Experiences include Negotiation, Project Management, and Contracting Experience
• Demonstrates good systems and business process aptitudes.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills and the desire to provide a high level of customer service
• Computer applications (word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations).

What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?

1: Ability to follow specific guidance and interpret regulations

2: Ability to independently perform Contract review and compliance reviews

3: Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong oral and written communications skills