Job Title: Contract Specialist
Location: TRIL GTC
GCL:    D1

Contract Manager – Biopharmaceuticals R&D Business Development& Licensing

Do you have strong scientific background combined with an interest in establishing, negotiating and executing research agreements on behalf of AstraZeneca? Would you like to apply your expertise in a company that is following the science and turning ideas into life changing medicines? Then you might be interested in joining us!

We are now recruiting Contract Managers in Chennai, India to join the Biopharmaceuticals R&D Business Development & Licensing team.

Working at AstraZeneca means being ambitious, thinking big and working together across global boundaries to make the impossible a reality. We continuously establish partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s outstanding skills with those of people from all over the globe.

As a Contract Manager, Biopharmaceuticals R&D Business Development & Licensing, you will be based in Chennai, India and will be part of a team which is responsible for establishing, negotiating and executing research agreements for the Biopharmaceuticals R&D functions.

As a member of a multinational, multifunctional team, your primary role will be to support Biopharmaceuticals R&D in the execution of routine agreements with assistance from Academic Alliances Director/Managers.

Main duties and responsibilities

Under the direction and with the support of the Academic Alliances Director/Managers and cross-functional deal teams (IP, legal, finance, R&D), draft, negotiate and execute various types of agreements with academic partners globally.

Lead and handle re-negotiations and terminations as necessary, under the direction or with the support of the Academic Alliances Director/Managers as needed.

Data entry using a Business Development database system which serves as a governance database and repository for key information in relation to AstraZeneca agreements and external projects.

Essential requirements

Understanding of key principles of contracts, intellectual property, value drivers and valuation principles of relevance for licensing, collaboration and related transactions

Experience in negotiating contracts

Degree in law or life science.

Excellent interpersonal skills (proficient in English), both in written documents and verbally in the presentation environment

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle and prioritize time sensitive tasks in a high-paced environment;

Good teammate with ability to operate independently and collaboratively;

Ability to build trusted working relationships with partners;

High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail;

Additional Requirements (desired)

Experience in contract support for Academic Alliances/ Partnerships

Knowledge and experience in drug discovery and development process

Pharmaceutical, biotech industry or university’s technology transfer office experience

Experience in a multi-cultural working environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 
 

Date Posted

13-Mar-2020

Closing Date

13-Apr-2020

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.