Job Description
Job Description
Title: Contract Analyst
Location: Onsite at 8200 Coral Sea Street NE, Mounds View, MN 55112
Duration: 2 Years
Pay Rate: $42/hr on W2
Must Have:
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to think critically in a matrixed environment
- Familiarity with both legal contract terms and basic finance/budgeting principles
Role Overview:
- This is a contract position for a Contract Analyst functioning as an individual contributor. The analyst will manage assigned deliverables, collaborate cross-functionally, and may lead smaller projects. Work will span from contract drafting to execution, ensuring compliance and application of specialized knowledge, particularly in the clinical research domain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage contract lifecycle from drafting through execution
- Apply strong customer service and communication skills
- Analyze Fair Market Value (FMV) to support budget development and contract documentation
- Collaborate with clinical, legal, reimbursement, and other internal teams
- Conduct RFP/RFI processes, vendor analysis, and contract negotiations
- Track and report on contract activity and maintain documentation
- Review redlines, interpret intent, and escalate negotiations when needed
- Lead smaller-scale contract projects with guidance from senior team members
- Ensure contracts are aligned with GCP and clinical research standards
Nice to Have:
- Experience supporting clinical research or medical/scientific projects
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
- Prior vendor agreement and contract management experience
- Project Management background
- Customer-facing role experience
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience working in a matrixed organization
- Bi-lingual skills (Spanish, French, Italian, etc.)
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience in contracts/negotiations
- OR Advanced degree (e.g. JD, Master’s) with 2+ years of relevant experience
- Juris Doctor (JD) is a plus