E3S Agreements Specialist

Job Description

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation - ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our offices are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

AstraZeneca believes in a culture of lifelong learning. To support your professional growth, we offer wide-ranging opportunities for learning and development.

Introduction to the role:

• Serve as primary contact for Engagement Services contract queries and redlines.
• Interpret clauses on IP, confidentiality, data protection, cybersecurity, and compliance.
• Advise on and negotiate redlines in PSAs, MSAs, SOWs, and patient-related agreements.
• Collaborate with CCT, Data Privacy, IT Security, Patient Safety, and Compliance on complex issues.
• Develop and maintain contract templates with key institutions to increase efficiency and reduce repeat negotiations.
• Update E3S contract playbook, fallback positions, and clause library in partnership with CCT.
• Train and mentor team on contract review, escalation, and best practices; ensure training stays current with E3S Training Specialists.
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards.
• Gather customer feedback to drive continuous contract process improvements and technology adoption.
• Create and manage data metrics and dashboards to provide insights to E3S Leadership.
• Participate in meetings, training, and projects to support ongoing improvement of Engagement Services support.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Greater consistency and quality in contract reviews.
• Faster contract query responses.
• Higher team confidence with redlines.
• Fewer standard issue escalations.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in contract review or management within pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences sectors.
• Solid understanding of regulatory and legal requirements for contracts with HCPs, experts, patients, and patient advocates.
• Strong ability to clearly communicate legal and contractual concepts to non-legal audiences.
• Proficiency with information and technology systems (e.g., Microsoft applications).
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication.
• Independent, broad thinker able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong ethical standards, collaborative mindset, and effective influencing skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• A Law Degree or Paralegal experience.
• Experience in managing HCP/Expert contracts as an E3S Engagement Specialist/Analyst.
• Proficiency with contract drafting lifecycle management systems and tools, including CRUELLA.

At AstraZeneca, we are constantly evolving through innovation. We challenge the way we work, make quick decisions, and collaborate to make change a reality. Our people are empowered to speak up and unleash their creativity to deliver real change.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

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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.