Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Manager Research And Development

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Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Manager, Research And Development
The candidate will support the Research & Development Contracts sub-team in the Risk, Contracts & Compliance team. Accountable for aspects of the end-to-end R&D contract process operations (including contract request validation, drafting, negotiation of legal and financial terms, quality control, legal approval, execution into repository, template development and maintenance), contract process health monitoring and improvement, data & reporting for budget, resourcing and delivery against customer and/or stakeholder Service Level Agreements (SLAs). In day to day operations time and effort is required to manage a moderate number of cross-divisional global, regional and local procurement stakeholders. Additionally, time and effort is required to work with broad range of functional stakeholders. Negotiations - Demonstrate mastery in the field, expert negotiation and/or influencing skills to negotiate the best contract terms (including intellectual property terms) for Genentech/Roche taking into consideration risk exposure and risk tolerance that are compliant, within policies and within delegation of authority from Legal. Contract Drafting - Proven ability to draft contractual provisions based on strategy discussions, stakeholder input, and organizational needs and expectations. Legal and Compliance - Discuss and clearly explain complex terms and conditions. Guide other professionals and advise or influence senior business partners. Obtain extensive delegation of authority from Legal/Law to approve most clauses. Demonstrate expert knowledge of legal, compliance and/or 3rd party risk management concepts (as applicable) including ability to identify functional area specific risks (e.g. privacy, anti kickback, Fair Market Value, GCP/cGMP, insurance, EHS/SHE, government pricing, PhRMA Code of Conduct, Product Complaint, Sunshine Act, DSCSA, etc.). Decision-making – Function as Legal Subject Matter Expert/Senior Legal Leads in R&D Contract, supporting legal escalation from Sourcing/Category Managers or Functional Service Providers. Directs others in application of risk tolerance and decision-making strategy in accordance with authority delegated by applicable Legal entity and R&D Contracts Head. Actively partner with members of the organization to implement efficient contract process for R&D Contracts. Manage the performance of Functional Service Provider to ensure deliverable and contracts quality. Drive documentation and knowledge sharing – Capture and make accessible relevant contracting service offering documentation and communicate through established stakeholder communities. Work closely with relevant Category and Region teams to ensure alignment. Provide content input and delivery support for process specific training. Manage special projects (and other duties as assigned) as necessary, independently determine method and procedures on new assignments. Must have BS/BA degree (general business, legal, finance, science or related discipline) or equivalent education plus experience. Should have 10+ years of relevant work experience. Must have 5+ years of contract experience in pharmaceutical/biotech and university setting. Advanced degree JD, PhD,or MBA is preferred. Must have advanced understanding of legal issues, including, intellectual property, indemnity, and confidentiality issues. with increased delegation of authority. Should have excellent contract drafting and negotiating skills.

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