Contracts Specialist

Job description

**About Avalere Health** United by one profound purpose: to reach **EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE**. At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together – powerfully and intentionally – to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind. Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere. Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources. Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity. We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family’s needs. We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves. We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application. **The Role** Avalere Health is seeking a highly skilled Contract Specialist to join our dynamic virtual team. This pivotal role involves managing the contract process for all Avalere Health agreements, supporting our business development and practice teams. As a Contract Specialist, you will prepare, evaluate, and oversee a diverse array of contracts related to healthcare initiatives. You will collaborate with key stakeholders—including Account Teams, Finance, InfoSec, Legal and Compliance departments—to produce essential documents such as Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Vendor Agreements, and Change Orders. In addition, you will coordinate with clients to drive contracts to completion. Your commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and driving process improvement initiatives will be crucial. As Avalere Health implements an AI-enabled legal tool to elevate contracting and legal processes, this role will help embrace new ways of working and support the team through meaningful transformation. ### What you'll do - Manage the entire contract lifecycle by preparing and overseeing global client contracts in partnership with Account Teams and Legal Department. - Ensure all contracts comply with legal requirements and company standards. - Draft initial versions of client contracts aligned with business needs. - Collaborate closely with Account Teams, Business Development, Practices, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to stay informed about best practices in contract preparation. - Identify potential contractual risks and implement mitigation strategies. - Facilitate internal reviews of contracts efficiently. - Conduct formatting and quality control checks on draft contracts; ensure adherence to internal best practices and brand guidelines. Provide guidance on optimal contract structure, compliance measures, and execution strategies to Account Teams and Practices. - Communicate contract status updates effectively to team members and leadership. - Coordinate and communicate contract revisions with clients professionally. When needed, explain intellectual property and data use agreement provisions to clients. - Develop and maintain an organized contract repository system. - Create and update templates as necessary for streamlined operations. - Gain comprehensive knowledge of Avalere Health's suite of services and products. - Innovate tools and processes that enhance the efficiency of contract development and execution. - Support the implementation and adoption of Avalere Health’s AI-enabled legal tool, helping integrate it into contracting workflows, identify opportunities for process improvement, and guide stakeholders through evolving ways of working. ### About you - At least 5 years of professional experience in proposal creation or contract development within consulting or life sciences sectors; desktop publishing experience is beneficial. - Familiarity with working in an international workplace (particularly UK and EU) advantageous, as this role will involve interaction with our UK and EU colleagues. - Experience handling a high volume of contracts efficiently. - Familiarity with evaluating business terms for inclusion in contracts. - Proven track record in maintaining positive relationships with colleagues aimed at achieving solutions-oriented objectives. - Experience in enhancing business processes effectively. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Salesforce expertise preferred. - Solid understanding of documentation control processes including diligence reviews. - Experience using AI-enabled tools in legal, contracting, or related business processes—or a strong interest in developing practical AI skills. - Adaptability and enthusiasm for change, with the ability to learn new technology and help others navigate transformed workflows. - Bachelor's degree required.