Senior Contract Manager Jobs

236 million. The number of lives that were touched by Novartis medicines in 2022!
The associate will function as the Sr. Contract Manager, responsible for negotiating and executing Master Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements, CDAs, Study GrantPlan, Site Budgets, Pre-Negotiated Rates, along with functioning as legal liaison and vendor management of all aspects of contract & budget activities for outsourced trials for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
1. Independently negotiate and execute Master Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, complex amendments, budgets, pre-negotiated rate cards, Vendor task orders and HCP/Non-HCP Agreements.
2. Assist Contract Managers in the resolution of stalled process and/or negotiations with investigator site in support of clinical trial agreed timelines
3. Advise and manage CRO on all contract & budget activities for outsourced trials to ensure compliance with Novartis’ process, requirement, system and strategies
4. Establish and maintain strong working relationship with Novartis’ internal stakeholders (e.g. Legal, Patent, Insurance , Regulatory, QA, Privacy, Clinical) and investigational sites to efficiently & expeditiously execute contract
5. Identify and partner with stakeholders that are globally & locally located to efficiently resolve any impasses
6. Provide guidance and knowledge base of grant plan analysis and FMV evaluations in support of development and finalization of study budget with US/Global clinical team
7. Identify, research and lead initiative for innovation & resolution of contractual trends/issue
8. Identify, mitigate and present business risks & assessment for stakeholder’s approval
9. Collaborate with clinical trial teams, study start up groups, investigational sites, and vendors to verify and develop budget and negotiate cost savings.
EEO Statement
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Minimum Requirements
What you'll bring to the role:

• Degree in business administration, legal, finance, science, or related field or equivalent on the job

experience may be considered

• Computer literacy with document and spreadsheet applications
• Five+ years of experience serving in a contract management role
• Previous management experience preferred
• Legal expertise in corporate/contracting area (particularly clinical trials area)
• Superior negotiation skills and knowledge of clinical trial agreements
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and applicable US privacy laws
• Ability to work on complex, multi-faceted projects
• High level of organizational skills; ability to prioritize; high level analytical and team management skills

Competencies:

• Strong capability in working in a matrixed environment
• Provide excellent communication and interpersonal skills/experience with strong customer service orientation.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $97,600 and $146,400 year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 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.
Why Novartis?
236 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2022, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.
We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!
Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
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Division
Global Drug Development
Business Unit
GCO GDD
Country
USA
Work Location
East Hanover, NJ
Company/Legal Entity
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Functional Area
Audit & Finance
Job Type
Full Time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
Early Talent
No