Senior Professional Contract Administrator

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Senior Professional Contract Administrator

Morristown, NJ

Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

The Contract Development and Analytics department manages over 2000 contracts all with unique dates, terms, pricing, fees, etc. The end-to-end contract process is handled within this department. This position is solely involved in the contract setup.

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

The Senior Professional Contract Administrator will be primarily responsible for interacting with Account Management representatives, internal functional teams, wholesaler and distributors and external customers to provide contract information. This will ensure our customers receive accurate contract pricing while maintaining compliance. In addition, accurate contract set up is imperative for downstream processes to flow appropriately. This position will must provide timely communications with a focus of a more proactive approach.

The position prefers legal experience as well as overall knowledge and ability to guide internal and joint venture negotiations and coordination.

• Responsible for the creation and system implementation of contract agreement/amendments, new/discontinued products, and other required changes to contracts.
• Assure accurate pricing, appropriate approvals, signatures, membership eligibility, wholesaler/distributor notification, and resolving problems which may arise through the lifecycle of the contract.
• Contract vendor setup and maintenance.
• Provide support on Wholesaler/Distributor inquiries related to contract setup, pricing, and eligibility.
• Responsible for resolving contract problems and customer inquiries. These responses will be in a timely manner through composed written replies or direct discussions with the customer.
• Create and suggest efficiencies to operational processes.
• Processing of contracts for countersignature
• Support the implementation of new systems.
• Takes ownership and accountability for ongoing contract lifecycle management processes and priorities.
• As needed, there will be assistance in cross training and onboarding of new team members.

• Bachelor's degree required. Master’s level education is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Contracting, Pricing, Operations, or other critical thinking discipline. Pharmaceutical/vaccine Managed Markets experience preferred.
• 3+ years of analytical and business experience specifically focused on reviewing and executing contracts.

• In depth working knowledge of SAP and Model N Flex (Revenue Manager System).
• Develop, lead, and negotiate contract terms and implementation.
• Work independently at times and move forward at a fast pace, at times with limited information.
• Be very detail-oriented, accurate and organized.
• Be proficient at applying policies to real case situations.
• Network with other areas to resolve problems and often to gain appropriate approvals.
• Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Have excellent time management skills.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills, problem solving, analytical, thinks strategically.
• Have a very high level of attention to detail and…