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Contract Manager, SCT Contract Management

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Princeton
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: .The Contract Manager is a non-attorney position within the Strategic Corporate Transactions (SCT) department. This role will collaborate closely with the attorneys in the aligned category(ies) to understand and support clients' contracting needs and priorities. It will be the first legal escalation point for contract facilitators for the aligned contract types and/or client groups. The role will review and respond to third- party redlines, and support business stakeholders in understanding potential risks. This position will alleviate demands on transactions attorneys by conducting redline reviews, answering questions, and providing appropriate guidance and training to contract facilitators and other internal stakeholders, including on contracting process and template selection. Responsibilities:

  • Review, redline, draft, and negotiate routine contracts with minimal supervision for assigned categories, and for complex contracts under the guidance of transactional attorneys.
  • Provide guidance and explanation of risks on contract matters to internal stakeholders including procurement and business units.
  • Partner with transactions attorneys, commercial development law attorneys, and other SMEs to draft and update contract templates.
  • Develop and maintain fallback guidance, playbooks, and other internal contract legal support guidance documents.
  • For legal-led transactions, serve as primary point of contact for external parties, engage internal stakeholders in negotiation decisions, and manage contracts through the negotiation process.
  • Project management and operational support for various contracting initiatives, including SCT-driven template maintenance and updates.Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree required.
    • 3-5 years prior work experience in contract management at a large company or contracts service provider.
    • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a strong plus.
    • Strong understanding of key contract provisions and ability to review and respond to redlines.
    • Experience in applying organizational standards when drafting contracts and negotiating terms.
    • Ability to systematically analyze complex problems, draw relevant conclusions and implement appropriate solutions.
    • Demonstrated ability to meet aggressive deadlines and complete multiple assignments in a timely and professional manner.
    • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a strong client focus, and comprehensive understanding of contracts and ability to convey complex information in a way that others can readily follow.
    • Excellent negotiating and persuasive skills, both in one-on-one and group situations.
    • Ability to listen to and understand internal client needs, communicate cross functionally with confidence and diplomacy.
    • Strong character and ethics; attention to detail and ability to self-prioritize work on an ongoing basis.
    • Proven time management skills and the ability to handle situational pressures.
    • Ability to sustain high levels of performance in a constantly changing environment.
    • Strong attention to detail and the ability to self-prioritize work on an ongoing basis.
    • Excellent organization skills.#LI-HybridIf you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing CareersWith a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science--- , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.On-site Protocol BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to . Visit to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters. BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

Keywords: Disability Solutions, Union , Contract Manager, SCT Contract Management, Executive , Princeton, New Jersey

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