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 solid 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.

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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 de tail

Preferred Qualifications

1+ years specifically in R&D; or pharmaceutical contracting

Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPM,CPIM)

📌 Sr. Contract Analyst (Karnataka)
🏢 SDI International
📍 Karnataka