Project Manager II

Original Job Title: Contract Manager, Market Access Contracts
Start date: ASAP
Length of contract: 6 months

Onsite/Remote
Job Purpose / Summary:
The Contract Manager, Market Access Contracts, will report to the Director, Market Access Contracts and will be responsible for drafting Market Access contracts for assigned accounts, managing the end-to-end contracting process including, but not limited to: contract development, drafting, contract approval process, submission of contracts to internal and external customers for review, managing the redline process with customers and internal stakeholders, contract execution, and interfacing with Contract Operations to assist with managing agreements in Sandoz Contract Lifecycle Management system.
Position Location:
This position may be either fully remote, with the Contract Manager located in the United States, or based at the Princeton, NJ, headquarters.
Major Accountabilities / Your Key Responsibilities:
Manage the end-to-end contracting process for assigned accounts. Draft, negotiate and execute contracts with the following customers: GPOs, Wholesalers, Distributors, Specialty Pharmacies and Integrated Delivery Networks (Hospitals)
Collaborate with the Market Access Strategy team on the implementation of new contracting strategies
Liaise with Legal and internal business partners in the development of standard and customized terms and conditions.
Ensure all financial, legal, compliance and corporate guidelines are met
Perform special projects.
Key Performance Indicators:
Accuracy & timeliness of contracting deliverables
Effectiveness in translating stakeholder input into contract terms
Depth of customer insight and its application in shaping negotiation strategy
Required Qualifications:
Education & Experience (Required):
A minimum of 3 years of Contract drafting and negotiations of pharmaceutical commercial contracts
An advanced understanding of legal and business aspects of commercial pharmaceutical contracts, including interpretation of contract terms
Broad-based contracting experience across multiple customer segments (GPOs, Specialty Pharmacies, Distribution, Institutional)
Excellent written and verbal skills
Highly developed time management skills with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities