JOB OVERVIEW

This position forms part of the Lead Contract Negotiators (LCN) - which supports the organization’s agreements globally. The successful candidate will primarily focus on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreements for IQVIA Technologies, and will be expected to handle an extensive portfolio of commercial contracts. 

RESPONSABILITIES
•    Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts, with major focus on software/SaaS and licensing agreements in support of Clintech and RDS’s technology offerings
•    Advising on the contracting framework for licensing SaaS offerings and hybrid solutions with SaaS elements
•    Ensuring that contracts are in compliance with legal, regulatory and organization policies.
•    Monitoring the contract process to assure compliance with the organization’s contractual guidelines, satisfaction of customers/vendors, including participation in precontract discussions, contract negotiations and contract changes.
•    Participate in the development of departmental procedures to improve the timely completion of contract deliverables.
•    Track work and obtain appropriate reviews and approvals, adhering to established processes.
•    Ensure delivery of a final contract in a timely fashion, working independently or as part of a team.
•    Develop and deliver training to “upskill” non legal staff and/or move none essential work out of LCN
•    Attend and participate in team meetings.
•    Coordinate legal matters handled by outside counsel.
•    Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•    Bachelor Degree in Law

•   Active Bar Association

•   Ability to negotiate, read and draft in English, as well as fluent in spoken English.
•    Strong organizational, planning, project management, communication, presentation and influence skills.

•    Proficient in drafting various type of contracts in English, in special Licensing and SaaS contracts and negotiating complex deals directly with customers and vendors.
•    Qualified to practice law in a global organization and has solid post qualification experience. 
•    Prior in-house experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or familiarity with drug discovery and development process will be a plus.
•    Ability to work creatively and self-motivated in a fast-paced environment
•    Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on multiple priorities
•    Ability to work independently, establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients, and at the same time be a good team player 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication and influence skills with open, direct communication style
•    Excellent skills using MS Office Suite: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint.

*Resumé/CV must be submitted in English*

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