Sr. Manager- Contract Management

Level Description
‘Management’ Leveling Guide consists of jobs with the responsibility, accountability, and decision-making authority to develop and implement strategies, initiatives, policies, and programs. The labels of Supervisor, Manager, Director, etc., are not limited to a distinct level (i.e., not all Senior Managers are level XX)– these are rough guidelines/indicators and not strictly assigned to a level.

Market Summary
Responsible for negotiating, structuring, and/or administrating contractual documents that establish business relationships with vendors, customers and/or partners. Works with sales and service teams as well as the legal department to structure contracts. Analyzes contracts to ensure compliance to company policy, government specifications and other requirements. Juris Doctorate or appropriate equivalent required.

Impact

Accountability for a department within a country, division, or regional sub- function.

Largely tactical with some input to strategy. Makes independent decisions related to products, services, implementing new programs, and supporting technical and operational processes.

Communication

Develops and maintains contact with internal and external stakeholders involving a high level of complexity, and ensures they are aligned with the stated business objectives, plans, and terms and conditions.

Influences others to accept practices and approaches, and communicate messages to the executive leadership.

Innovation

Analyzes and resolves complex problems and issues requiring solutions that consider possible impact on operational, financial, and human dimensions of the business.

Problems faced are often complex and require extensive investigation and analysis.

Knowledge

Well developed knowledge across clinical, commercial, functional disciplines. Experience in managing customer interfaces, and coordinating specialist and professional input to complete and run large scale business initiatives and projects.

Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 6+ years of overall experience, including at least 3 years of managerial experience.

ID

ID

JP_001186

Job Classifications

Job Classifications

• JFG_Lgl Cmpl_JF_Contracts Mgt_JSF_Contracts Administration - Manages the contractual relationship with service providers. Coordinates contract activities such as contract development, negotiation and transition. Defines and manages vendor penalties and incentives, if performance does not meet or exceed established criteria. Creates, negotiates and incorporates contract amendments, renegotiating the contract, if required, to accommodate scope changes. (GJC Subfamily)