Manager, Contract Administration (Hybrid)

CSL Plasma • Summit, NJ

10d • $115,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a company that finds solutions to complex challenges. With expertise in influenza science and beyond, our team works on the latest research and pioneering technologies to improve the manufacturing process and the effectiveness of influenza vaccines. We operate as one integrated global organization drawing together expert staff from different countries to collaborate. Together, we are working to protect communities from seasonal influenza and global pandemic threats. When you join CSL Seqirus, you join a team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. It's a feeling of possibility, creativity, and purpose to deliver our promise. Role Summary The Manager, Contract Administration is responsible for commercial contract drafting, contract administration, and execution of CSL Seqirus US Commercial contracts to ensure sales goals are met for US CSL Seqirus vaccines. The position reports to the Associate Director of Contract Administration and sits in the US Commercial Operations Team. He or she is responsible for supporting the offer development/contracting process from inception to execution. This includes but is not limited to preparing & submitting bid responses, redlining/drafting contracts & amendments, language negotiation, securing internal approvals, facilitating contract execution and retirement. He or she also oversees proper adjudication and implementation of all assigned commercial contracts. The Manager, Contract Administration works in partnership with cross functional colleagues, works collaboratively with Sales, and takes the lead in drafting and seeking approval of new contract language when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical/healthcare environment in roles involving proposal development, bid response, offer development, contract administration including writing contract terms and conditions, and contract adjudication.
• Strong understanding of commercial contract offer development, custom language, contract negotiations, corporate policies, and processes.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and business acumen
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Experience with SAP preferred
• Experience with ModelN or similar Revenue Management system preferred
• Influenza experience preferred; vaccine or similar pharmaceutical/healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Supports the offer development and execution of an overarching Contract administration process for CSL Seqirus US Commercial Ops
• Maintains a repository of contracts with key information that allows contract performance analysis
• Understands discounts, rebates, and other contract levers for contract strategy setting
• Interfaces directly with Legal in addition to customer-facing and sales support function teams
• Functions as content expert on US commercial customer contracts (GPO, IDN, PBG, Wholesaler/Distributor, and Retail)
• Coordinates Contract Negotiation
• Ensures that risks are mitigated and provisions are preferred
• Coordinates post deal activities and maintains executed contract documents in approved repositories
• Manages bid submissions and ensures they meet quality standards
• Performs analysis for Sales Teams as necessary
• Leads customer facing negotiations in conjunction with Sales managers
• Contract Adjudication and Reporting
• Contributes to on time reporting and payment of all fees and rebates on assigned contract portfolio
• Co-develops procedural documentation including SOPs and documents methodologies for Model N reporting collaborating with post award colleagues.
• Serves as commercial contract SME to other departments such as Finance, Sales, and Legal Teams and contributes to enhanced understanding of contract obligations and system requirements.
• Supports submissions of bids and RFPs for CSL Seqirus US commercial business
• Serves as point person for Sales Teams regarding bid submission information including pricing, product information, manufacturing, and legal entities for a variety of channels including but not limited to: GPO, IDN, PBG, Wholesaler/Distributor, and Retail.
• Conducts quality check on drafts prior to final submission
• Coordinates with other functions such as Finance, Customer Operations, Legal, Risk, Sales, and Demand Planning to collect required information and ensure risk to the company is minimized

Benefits

• CSL Seqirus employees that work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits effective day 1.
• We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones.
• CSL Seqirus offers resources and benefits, from health care to financial protection, so you can focus on doing work that matters.
• Our benefits are designed to support the needs of our employees at every stage of their life.
• Whether you are considering starting a family, need help paying for emergency back up care or summer camp, looking for mental health resources, planning for your financial future, or supporting your favorite charity with a matching contribution, CSL Seqirus has many benefits to help achieve your goals.
• Please take the time to review our benefits site to see what’s available to you as a CSL Seqirus employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees