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Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM -5:00 PM PST Time Zone

Location:Remote, United States.

Labcorpis seeking a Contract Associate III to support the end-to-end administration of divisional client contracts, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, andmaintainingclient agreements while ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. This role serves as a senior contract resource, supporting businessobjectivesthroughtimelycontract execution, contract lifecycle management, bid support, and guidance for junior contract associates.

Job Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage high-profile and complex client contracts using approved corporate templates and contract language.

• Review client redlines and client-provided contract documents and determineappropriate responsesusing approved deviations and escalation procedures.

• Prepare contract packages andsupportingdocumentation for Law Department review.

• Secure contract signatures and distribute executed agreements to clients and internal stakeholders.

• Upload executed contracts and supporting documentation into the contract management system.

• Partner with the Law Department to interpret contractual provisions, resolve disputes, and support legal review activities.

• Identify, document, and manage contract exceptions throughout the contract lifecycle.

• Advise internal stakeholdersregardingcontract structure,approvalworkflows, and contractual risk considerations.

• Track and communicate contract status, execution timelines, outstanding actions, and project milestones.

• Create, update, andmaintainclient records within the contract management system.

• Support preparation and submission of responses to RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitation opportunities.

• Serve as an escalation resource for Contract Associate I and II team members.

• Provide coaching and training on contract administration policies and procedures.

• Participate in M&A project activities and contract reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degreerequired.

• 3 or more years of experience in complex contract administration.

• 3 or more years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial or client-facing contracts.

• 3 or more years of experience managing contracts through the full contract lifecycle.

• 3 or more years of experience using contract management systems.

• 3 or more years of experience supporting RFP, RFQ, or bid response activities.

• 3 or more years of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience negotiating complex commercial, healthcare, laboratory services, or client service agreements.

• 2 or more years of experience serving as a lead resource or escalation point within acontractsfunction.

• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM).

Additional Job Standards

• Communicate effectively with clients, Legal, Compliance, and internal stakeholders.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support contract execution and compliance activities.

• Provide coaching, training, and knowledge sharing to team members.

About the Role

The Contract Associate III serves as a seniorcontractsresource responsible for managing complex client agreements, supporting bid activities, partnering with Legal and Compliance, and providing guidance to junior contract professionals.

Application Window Closes: 07/18/2026

Pay range: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00

All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills andpriorrelevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits:Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.Employees who are regularly scheduled toworka 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, pleaseclick here.