Associate Contracts Coordinator

About the role

The Contracts Coordinator position is an entry-level position responsible for defining scope and writing contracts for medium- to large-sized projects within assigned service lines. The role assists with process creation and implementation for business activities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting business development staff, operations staff, and sales managers by outlining scope of projects for assigned service lines which includes, but is not limited to, describing scope of work in a cost proposal format with associated pricing.
• Responsible for preparation of contracts outlining client’s projects, across many Biopharmaceutical service lines, within timeframe designated.
• Responsible for creation of change orders as requested by operations and Project Managers.
• Serves as back-up for contract preparation for all service lines.
• Affords assistance with cost analysis at completion of projects to determine future pricing guidelines.
• Follows CRM/Sales processes as defined by business development practices.
• Ensures adherence to the approved sales processes and workflows and collaboratively assists with continuous improvement.
• Promotes Eurofins during all interactions with customers, both internal and external.
• Affords assistance with project builds in eLIMS per the approved contract.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills. Desire and capability to be cross-trained and develop competence in regulatory strategy, client interactions, business objectives, quotes, and contracts.
• Solid organizational skills. Excellent customer service skills. Project management or facilitation skills.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to define and solve practical problems, present solutions, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel is required. Knowledge of PowerPoint is highly desirable.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific or technical field and 1 year of relevant experience (laboratory, business development or sales). May substitute equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays