Sr. Contract Analyst

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 typesManage contract intake, routing, and lifecycle tracking for assigned R&D dealsOversee the facilitation of multiple contracts at any given timeSupport contract executions in a timely method with appropriate legal oversight to ensure compliance with company standardsCoordinate redlines and negotiation strategies with Legal and other stakeholders as well as suppliersNegotiate business terms and collaborate, coordinate, and explain risks and implications of contract terms to the business and other stakeholdersComplete gap analysis, review, redline, and understand contract language, risks, and implications of such languageDefend legal terms on standard internal templates, agreements, and third-party paper where necessaryCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure excellence in contract management.Ensure compliance with R&D contracting standards and internal requirementsIdentify points of escalation to interface with Legal and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., Compliance, Audit) regarding contracting policy and related operational questionsSupport 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 preferred1+ years of relevant experience in R&D, pharmaceutical, or procurement contracting, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contractsLegal training/qualification/experience could be a differentiator; familiarity with the pharma R&D contracting landscape is a strong advantageInternal stakeholder management, data/information management, project management, and performance measurement skillsExperience with contract routing tools such as Ariba, iCertis, or similar platformsEffective communicator in explaining legal risks and their implications to both experts and laypersonsProficient in Microsoft Office applications and collaboration tools such as Microsoft TeamsUnderstanding of urgency and ability to maintain high performance under tight timelinesExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsDemonstrates ability to ask the right questions and use sound business judgementAbility to deal effectively with ambiguity and thrive in a fast-moving environmentExcellent organizational and multi-tasking skills with attention to de tail Preferred Qualifications 1+ years specifically in R&D or pharmaceutical contractingRelevant professional certifications (e.g., CPM,CPIM) .