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Sr. Contract Analyst R&D Jobs in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India at SDI International
Title: Sr. Contract Analyst R&D
Company: SDI International
Location: Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
SDI International is a global procurement and workforce solutions partner helping organizations optimize, tail, spend, strengthen strategic sourcing and manage extended workforce programs.
Founded in 1992, SDI is a woman-owned, woman-managed organization grounded in strong principles and long-standing relationships. We turn fragmented processes into high-performing operating models that deliver measurable, sustained value.
Currently we are looking for a Sr. Contract Analyst – R&;D based in Bangalore, India who will be responsible for facilitating R&D contracting including active contract review, analysis, redlining, and negotiation of lower-complexity deals. It will be key for this individual to manage collaboration across multiple locations with cross-functional stakeholders, including Legal, Global Process Owners, and other important cross-functional teams. It will also be key for this individual to manage and handle escalations in the contracting process.
Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
• Support contract facilitation process for R&D agreements including CDAs, COAs, Amendments, SOWs, and other R&D-related contract types
• Manage contract intake, routing, and lifecycle tracking for assigned R&D deals
• Oversee the facilitation of multiple contracts at any given time
• Support contract executions in a timely method with appropriate legal oversight to ensure compliance with company standards
• Coordinate redlines and negotiation strategies with Legal and other stakeholders as well as suppliers
• Negotiate business terms and collaborate, coordinate, and explain risks and implications of contract terms to the business and other stakeholders
• Complete gap analysis, review, redline, and understand contract language, risks, and implications of such language
• Defend legal terms on standard internal templates, agreements, and third-party paper where necessary
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure excellence in contract management
• Ensure compliance with R&D contracting standards and internal requirements
• Identify points of escalation to interface with Legal and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., Compliance, Audit) regarding contracting policy and related operational questions
• Support continuous contracting capability within the R&D Procurement function
• Interact with Internal/External Stakeholders across multiple global locations
Minimum Requirements:
• B.S./B.A. or equivalent degree; background in Life Sciences, Law, or Business Administration preferred
• 1+ years of relevant experience in R&D, pharmaceutical, or procurement contracting, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
• Legal training/qualification/experience could be a differentiator; familiarity with the pharma R&D contracting landscape is a strong advantage
• Internal stakeholder management, data/information management, project management, and performance measurement skills
• Experience with contract routing tools such as Ariba, iCertis, or similar platforms
• Effective communicator in explaining legal risks and their implications to both experts and laypersons
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams
• Understanding of urgency and ability to maintain high performance under tight timelines
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to ask the right questions and use sound business judgement
• Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and thrive in a fast-moving environment
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
• 1+ years specifically in R&D or pharmaceutical contracting
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPM, CPIM)
