Senior Manager, Contracts GPO/Provider

Sandoz•Princeton, FL

25d•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, approvals, submission to internal and external customers for review, coordination of redlines with customers and internal stakeholders, contract execution, and working with Contract Operations to manage agreements in Sandoz’s Contract Lifecycle Management system. The role works with GPOs, wholesalers, distributors, specialty pharmacies, and integrated delivery networks (hospitals). It collaborates with Market Access Strategy on new contracting strategies and with Legal and internal business partners to develop standard and customized terms and conditions. The position is based at Sandoz’s Princeton, New Jersey headquarters. Office-based employees may work remotely up to 50% of their monthly workdays under the flexible hybrid approach; 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of experience drafting and negotiating pharmaceutical commercial contracts.
Advanced understanding of the 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; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.

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).
Collaborate with the Market Access Strategy team on implementing new contracting strategies.
Liaise with Legal and internal business partners to develop standard and customized terms and conditions.
Ensure contracts meet financial, legal, compliance, and corporate guidelines.
Manage contract development, approvals, customer review, redlines, execution, and related coordination with Contract Operations.
Assist Contract Operations with managing agreements in Sandoz’s Contract Lifecycle Management system.
Perform special projects.