Specialist, Channel Contracts and Communications

Job Description Position Summary

The U.S. Channel Contracts & Communication Specialist is a highly tactical individual contributor responsible for two core functions: (1) managing the drafting, coordination, and administration of channel partner contract agreements and related obligations, and (2) driving strategic channel partner communications across Companion Animal, Equine, and Livestock portfolios.

• Lead the development and distribution of coordinated channel partner communications, including promotions, announcements, pricing updates, product specifications, and program notices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with U.S. Commercial stakeholders to gather, verify, and approve information prior to internal and external communication deployment.
• Ensure communications are timely, accurate, and aligned with established standards, target audiences, and business objectives.
• Own and maintain the channel communication platform, Channel Content site, and Product Specifications site, ensuring content, collateral, and product information are current, accurate, and consistently managed.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance communication effectiveness and strengthen channel partner engagement.

• Draft channel partner agreements, amendments, and supporting documentation, including exhibits and scopes of work, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business and legal requirements.
• Develop and maintain standardized agreement templates and supporting resources to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Create and refine contracting processes and tools, while identifying and implementing improvements to streamline workflows, reduce cycle times, and simplify execution.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle for channel partners, including initiation, execution, renewal, and termination.
• Track contract terms, renewal timelines, and key milestones; proactively communicate upcoming expirations and required actions.
• Maintain a centralized, organized repository of all partner agreements and related documentation.
• Ensure agreements are properly routed, executed, and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and elevate contract discrepancies, compliance gaps, and risk areas.
• Advise business stakeholders on communication obligations, notice requirements, and contractual provisions, ensuring alignment between agreements and external communications.
• Support internal stakeholder enablement by providing guidance on contract processes, expectations, and key terminology.

• Provide project support to U.S. Channel Operations team members to support execution of key business initiatives and priorities.

• 3-5 years of professional experience in contract or agreement management
• Familiarity with agreement management systems, including electronic signature systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated attention to detail
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and organizing business agreements or contracts
• Self-starter with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective partnerships across teams
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Experience in contract administration, legal operations, or paralegal support
• Experience with in animal health or a related industry
• Experience managing content within cloud-based communication platforms
• Content development or marketing writing experience

Bachelor's degree required (business administration, agribusiness, communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, paralegal studies, or a related field preferred).

• Candidate will report to either our Company's Lenexa, KS or Rahway, NJ office
• Minimal travel required (