Negotiate complex contracts for a variety of Catalyze360 IT needs, including IT professional services, software license, software development, service level, SaaS/PaaS/IaaS, and AI/ML agreements as well as associated change orders
Serve as the primary interface between Business Operations and IT/business stakeholders, translating technical requirements into contractual terms and managing vendor relationships to ensure alignment with business objectives
Collaborate cross functionally with IT/business, legal, finance, and other stakeholders to structure IT agreements that balance business needs, risk mitigation, and cost optimization
Identify and mitigate business risks throughout the contracting process, including protecting sensitive confidential information and privacy
Manage multiple concurrent IT contract negotiations while monitoring performance and vendor compliance
Potential to oversee implementation, configuration, and ongoing management of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and other systems to optimize contracting processes and ensure compliance
Potential to structure and oversee Business Operations pilot programs and promote adoption of successful pilot solutions

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
3+ years of experience with a variety of IT contract negotiations (including IT professional services, software license, software development, service level, and SaaS agreements) in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical or other regulated industry
Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts for AI/ML applications across drug discovery and development
Prior experience designing and coordinating pilot programs, proof-of-concept initiatives, or technology evaluations
Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system implementation and optimization
Strong understanding of and fluency with IT architecture, cloud infrastructure, software development lifecycle, and enterprise technology solutions
Advanced expertise in Intellectual Property frameworks for AI/ML efforts
Deep understanding of IT security requirements, compliance frameworks including privacy regulations, and data governance in regulated industries
Ability to work through competing priorities with speed and agility in a highly collaborative environment with diverse stakeholders
Excellent communication skills with ability to engage diverse stakeholders including technical, legal, and finance team members
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strategic thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Benefits

eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
pension
vacation benefits
eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
life insurance and death benefits
certain time off and leave of absence benefits
well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

IT contract negotiationssoftware license agreementssoftware development agreementsservice level agreementsSaaS agreementsAI/ML applicationsContract Lifecycle Management (CLM)IT architecturecloud infrastructuredata governance

Soft skills

negotiationcollaborationrisk mitigationcommunicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingagilityentrepreneurial mindsetstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor's degree