Job Description

Location: Remote - Richmond, VA (EST preferred)

Employment Type: Contingent Worker (Contract, W2)

Contract Length: 12 months

Compensation: $35/$39 per hour (based on experience)

Summary of the Role

Join a fast-paced global development team supporting obesity therapeutics operations at a big biopharma leader. This highly organized role focuses on coordinating contracting workflows, driving operational efficiency, and supporting internal teams with business and administrative activities. The ideal candidate brings initiative, excellent communication, and takes full ownership of tasks from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive contract workflow processes from request through execution, ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation
• Work with Responsible Amgen Employee (RAE) in preparing Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), Fee-For-Service (FFS) agreements, and Purchase Orders (POs)
• Act as subject matter expert on contracting and invoicing processes for the team
• Develop, document, and provide training on contracting and invoicing policies and processes
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional groups including legal, contract operations, and compliance
• Support business operations: prepare meeting materials, assist with new-hire onboarding, and coordinate team communications
• Provide comprehensive administrative support: calendar management, oversee team training compliance, and assist with expense reporting and travel booking
• Organize and help plan internal social events as needed
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive team efficiency
• Maintain high engagement and proactive oversight across all assigned areas

Required Experience & Skills

• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities with creativity, logical thinking, and resilience
• Strong communication skills: articulate ideas clearly, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and foster positive relationships
• High attention to detail and capability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proven experience taking ownership of tasks and driving completion with minimal oversight
• Ability to proactively identify and implement process improvement opportunities
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneNote
• Experience coordinating contracts and/or managing invoicing processes
• Comfort working in ambiguous situations and adapting quickly to changing priorities
• Capacity to create process documentation and deliver team training

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with legal, contract operations, or compliance functions in a biotech or pharmaceutical environment

Top 3 Must Have Skills

1. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities; self-sufficient in owning and completing work

2. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

3. Adaptability and flexibility to navigate change and shifting priorities

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Actively manage and monitor all contract and invoicing activities, providing timely status updates
• Support team with calendar management, expense reporting, and travel arrangements as needed
• Assist with business operations such as preparing meeting materials, supporting new team member onboarding, and updating communication platforms

Basic Qualifications

• Masters degree
• Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience
• Associates degree and 6 years of experience
• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience

This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE