Senior Manager, Contracts GPO/Provider

Sandoz • Princeton, NJ

1d • $105,600 - $196,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Contracts GPO/Provider drafts Market Access contracts for assigned accounts and manages the end-to-end contracting process. This includes contract development and drafting, internal approval, submission to internal and external customers for review, management of redlines with customers and internal stakeholders, contract execution, and coordination with Contract Operations to manage agreements in Sandoz’s Contract Lifecycle Management system.

The role manages contracts with GPOs, wholesalers, distributors, specialty pharmacies, and integrated delivery networks (hospitals). It collaborates with the Market Access Strategy team on new contracting strategies and partners with Legal and internal business stakeholders to develop standard and customized terms and conditions. The position ensures that financial, legal, compliance, and corporate guidelines are met and may perform special projects.

The position is based at Sandoz’s Princeton, New Jersey headquarters. The company’s hybrid policy permits US office-based employees to work remotely up to 50% of their monthly workday, but this role cannot be fully remote. Preference is given to local candidates who do not require relocation. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable now or in the future. The role reports to the Director, Contracts GPO/Provider.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of experience drafting and negotiating pharmaceutical commercial contracts.
• Advanced understanding of legal and business aspects of commercial pharmaceutical contracts, including interpretation of contract terms.
• Broad-based contracting experience across multiple customer segments, including GPOs, specialty pharmacies, distribution, and institutional customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly developed time-management skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Ability to take initiative and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; US work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end contracting process for assigned accounts.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute contracts with GPOs, wholesalers, distributors, specialty pharmacies, and integrated delivery networks (hospitals).
• Develop and draft contracts, manage contract approvals, and submit contracts to internal and external customers for review.
• Manage the redline process with customers and internal stakeholders, and execute contracts.
• Interface with Contract Operations to help manage agreements in Sandoz’s Contract Lifecycle Management system.
• Collaborate with the Market Access Strategy team to implement new contracting strategies.
• Work with Legal and internal business partners to develop standard and customized terms and conditions.
• Ensure financial, legal, compliance, and corporate guidelines are met.
• Perform special projects.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision.
• Company match for retirement savings accounts and 401(k) contributions.
• Paid time off, including sick time, care time, vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Restricted stock units and discretionary awards.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
• Fitness program reimbursement.
• Hybrid work policy combining in-person and remote work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior