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Maintains and contributes to contracts tracking and status systems and supports maintenance of paper and electronic file systems. Responsible for following SOPs including but not limited to departmental SOPs, as well as completing study-related duties in accordance with the processes set forth in the relevant process document.\nSummary of Responsibilities:\nResponsible for adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).\nPerform the following, with minimal guidance from line management or more experienced colleagues: daily tracking, negotiation and approval of Site Agreements and Site Agreement templates (as applicable) for clinical study teams; timely updating of the departmental Site Agreement Management System (“SAMS”) or any other system required for use on a particular study.\nIdentify and escalate issues (as defined in departmental processes) that must be escalated to line manager for review.\nConfirm quality of tasks delegated to and completed by Contracts Associate.\nManage assigned studies with careful compliance with internal processes and procedures, or otherwise according to specified Sponsor requirements.\nResponsible for the timely updating of the departmental contract tracking system.\nPerforms contract administration functions including assisting with obtaining approvals on authorization forms as required; maintaining a contract tracking system to report contract status updates and signing status; providing notice of all executed contracts to the appropriate team members along with contract values; and scanning and filing executed contracts in the shared electronic storage area in a timely manner for access by other staff members.\nSupport line manager with departmental goals, objectives, and initiatives in a positive and flexible way.\nProvides management with regular status updates on all open contracts and any outstanding issues.\nComplies with and fulfils corporate requirements of the position including, inputting activities in Timesheets, conducting all required training and documenting training in training systems, and preparing and submitting any company expense reports for reimbursement in a timely manner.\nDrafts, negotiates, reviews, and processes contracts in a commercially reasonably manner that protects Fortrea’s fundamental interests and in accordance with departmental practices and policies. Produces and negotiates contracts that accurately reflect Fortrea’s obligations or rights and understandings with third parties.\nNegotiates contractual terms with other contracting parties in a professional manner.\nAbility to apply knowledge of the principles of ICH GCP to their work and follow quality standard procedures.\nIdentifies potential obstacles in the contracting process promptly and requests assistance of line manager, project management staff, Business Development staff, Budgets and Proposals staff or higher management as necessary to minimize delays and to facilitate the prompt conclusion of contractual negotiations.\nWorks closely with appropriate staff to keep them informed of progress of agreements and to avoid any delays in execution.\nProvides support to other Site Agreements staff and assists internal staff with contractual inquiries as required.\nFacilitates the internal review/revision/sign off process on contracts prior to forwarding to external parties.\nCoordinate and communicate with clinical study teams in a timely manner regarding contract details and timelines, as well as contract status reporting to ensure quick approval of templates and contracts.\nSupport line manager with departmental goals, objectives and initiatives in a positive and flexible way.\nAssist in development and ongoing improvement of departmental processes and procedures.\nAll other duties as needed or assigned.\nQualifications (Minimum Required):\nBachelor’s degree (LLB, JD, BA or BS) preferred; 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