Senior Manager, Contracts GPO/Provider

Job Description Summary
The Senior Manager, Contracts GPO/Provider will report to the Director, Contracts GPO/Provider 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 will be located at the Princeton, NJ US Headquarters site.

Our Sandoz flexible hybrid working approach allows US office-based employees to work up to 50% of their monthly workday remotely. This role will not have the ability to be located remotely. Preference will be given to local candidates not requiring relocation.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future.

Major accountabilities:

• 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

What you'll bring to the role:

Education & Experience (Required):

• Bachelors Degree
• A minimum of 5 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, handle multiple priorities and work in a fast paced environment

Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Ability to take initiative and collaborate with other cross functional teams

You'll Receive:

Sandoz offers a generous employee benefits package that includes a competitive salary, health insurance coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision, a generous company match for retirement savings accounts, and generous paid time off as detailed below. We also follow a hybrid work policy that combines a mix of in-person and remote work to allow our employees flexibility.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $105,600- $196,200 USD year. Starting salary is typically positioned at the lower end of the range for those new to level and / or with less functional depth. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Consideration is also taken to ensure that internal equity is maintained. The total compensation package for this position includes restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to health insurance (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision); life, accident and disability insurance; 401(k) contributions; tuition reimbursement; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement; and fitness program reimbursement. Employees are also provided with paid sick time, care time, vacation, holidays, and personal days off.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Certain positions may have responsibilities to support legal and compliance-related obligations, reporting requirements, monitoring activities, audits, remediation efforts, and other commitments arising from applicable regulatory, legal or corporate governance requirements.

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Salary Range
$105,600.00 - $196,200.00

Skills Desired
Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders, Building Effective Teams, Compliance And Controls, Continuous Process Improvement, Critical Thinking, Data Cleansing Normalization, Data Visualization, Employee Engagement, Esg Data Management, Financial Accounting, Financial And Management Reporting, Market Understanding, People Development, Planning & Analysis, Process Optimization, Rapid Problem Solving, Understanding Value Drivers