Contract Management Support

Description:

Cpl Life Sciences is seeking a highly skilled Data Sourcing & Contract Management Support Specialist to join a leading pharmaceutical client on a 6-month contract basis. This fully remote position plays a critical role within the Data Strategy – Data Sourcing pillar, supporting financial oversight of data budgets, contract renewals, and vendor management while collaborating with diverse stakeholders across finance, procurement, legal, and business functions.

The successful candidate will bring a strong accounting/finance background, project management expertise, and ideally contract management experience, to ensure effective budget control and efficient handling of data contracts and vendor negotiations. This is a dynamic role requiring proactive problem-solving, effective communication, and the ability to lead stakeholders through an agile operating model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Budget Manager with detailed accounting activities for the data purchasing budget.

• Support the management of data contract renewals and negotiations, engaging with vendors, procurement, and legal teams.

• Track and manage budget activities to ensure transparency and cost-effectiveness.

• Contribute to strategic collaborations and projects with broad stakeholder groups.

• Provide project management support for the Data Sourcing team, including ad hoc projects.

• Ensure compliance with procurement methodologies, contract standards, and audit requirements.

• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external data vendors to support negotiations, issue resolution, and service delivery.

• Promote agile ways of working, taking ownership and accountability for key deliverables.

Candidate Profile / Requirements:

• Background in accounting or finance (essential).

• Strong project management experience with proven delivery of complex projects.

• Contract management expertise, ideally within life sciences or pharma.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

• Knowledge of procurement methodologies and experience partnering with procurement/legal functions.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

• Agile mindset with self-starter attitude and accountability.

• Previous pharmaceutical industry experience is highly desirable.

Benefits:

• £500 per day (Inside IR35).

• 6-month contract with potential for extension.

• 100% remote work flexibility.

• Opportunity to support high-impact projects within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector.

• Collaborative, cross-functional environment with global stakeholders.