_Location: Budapest, Hungary_ _Job type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid_ **About the job** At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve, and we accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees. As we continue to transform the practice of medicine, the next chapter of Sanofi's Play to Win strategy will require a focus on delivering transformation and simplification of our core processes, optimizing resource allocation and deployment to fuel business growth and investment in science. To facilitate this transformation, a new Business Operations Business Unit is being established, bringing together existing business service activities and driving further expansion of centralized services at scale into a global unit, with a focus on driving simplification, efficiency, and productivity. This new Business Unit will enable the delivery of best-in-class business support capabilities across the organization, incorporating and engaging disparate teams from across areas such as R&D, M&S, the Corporate Functions and GBUs into new global Service Delivery Towers with initial services spanning Commercial, Finance, Procurement and People & Culture. Reporting to the Team Lead within the Contract Services organization, the Contract Support Specialist plays a critical role in providing support to relevant internal teams, in particular Legal and Procurement, ensuring accurate documentation, and facilitating efficient contract processes. **Main responsibilities:** + **Contract Preparatio** **n** :Assist in the preparation, review, and editing of contracts, collaborating with legal and procurement when relevant to ensure contract accuracy and, in accordance with relevant contract policies, contribute to the development, deployment, update, and continuous improvement of contract templates and Sanofi's contractual landscape. + **Contract Resear** **ch** :Conduct research of existing and related contracts and agreements, keeping informed about relevant laws and regulations affecting current and future contracts. + **Documentation Management:** Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date contract files and documentation; track contract lifecycle events, deadlines, and renewal dates in Coupa CLM. + **Communication and Coordinatio** **n** :Establish and maintain strong stakeholder and customer relationships, acting as a liaison between Procurement Services, Procurement, Legal and Sanofi's GBUs and Corporate Functions to continuously improve operations, drive simplification and standardization, and strengthen the control environment. Assist and guide customers on questions related to contracts and the contracting process. + **Risk Identification and Mitigation** :Identify potential legal and contractual risks and collaborate with legal and procurement teams to develop strategies for risk mitigation. + **Compliance Oversight** :Ensure contracts adhere to laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures affecting contracts. **About you** **Education:** + Legal studies or paralegal certification **Experience:** + Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements + Experience working in a corporate legal environment + Proficiency in legal research and analysis **Soft and technical skills:** + Advanced contract drafting skills + Negotiation skills + Strong understanding of legal terminology and contract principles + Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills + Effective communication and interpersonal abilities + Familiarity with contract management tools/software **Languages:** + Fluent in English (spoken and written) + French language on C1 or above is also a must + German or any other European language is a nice-to-have **Pursue** _Progress_ . **Discover** _Extraordinary_ . Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what's never-been-done-before. You'll help push boundaries, challenge conventions, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people's lives? Let's Pursue _Progress_ and Discover _Extraordinary -_ together. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) ! Discover our Code of Conduct (https://www.codeofconduct.sanofi/) , that serves as the moral compass that guides us when chasing the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Please ensure to have read this document before applying. \#Sanofi #SanofiCareers #joinSanofi #jobopportunities #careeropportunities #sscjob #Sanofi_Budapest_Hub #Budapest #procurementservices #legal #paralegal #contractpreparation #contractresearch **Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_** Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) ! Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement (https://www.sanofi.com/en/careers/global-terms-and-conditions/) Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo) As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live. All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=2s)