The Specialist, Contract Support will lead and/or provide support to procurement Category Managers and stakeholders to evaluate, revise, and execute a wide variety of contracts covering purchase of goods and services consistent with the Global Procurement and Global Contract Review policies.
The Specialist, Contract Support will collaborate very closely with Category Managers and stakeholders in the management of supplier contracts through the contract lifecycle. The Specialist, Contract Support will maintain records of established contracts and those in progress in Biogen contract repository.
- Perform a contract review (including all terms and conditions) independently and in accordance with the rules of engagement. Identify deviations from standard language and approve or reject contract terms in accordance with existing playbooks and guidelines. Where appropriate propose appropriate contractual set-up and counter-terms utilizing existing learnings.
- Support and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure contracts adhere to our contract management policies and procedures as well as guidance received from SMEs representing Data Protection, Trade Compliance and similar areas.
- Keep a firm hand on request lifecycle, execute action points, perform follow ups, inform about contract status and respond to queries in a timely manner, following defined SLAs
- Advise stakeholders on company contracting process, explain contract terms and conditions and make recommendations based on company policies and standards
- Work with internal business stakeholders, Legal Department and Subject Matters Experts on matters requiring escalation or business input with a focus on a quick turn-around.
- Develop internal knowledge resources, corporate tools, playbooks, processes, and guidelines
- Provide training sessions for internal stakeholders on legal clauses, internal procedures, best practices and negotiation positions
- Route reviewed contracts for signatures, upload signed contracts to company’s contract repository system
Who You Are:
You are a detail-oriented individual with a Bachelor's Degree in Law and at least two years of post-graduation experience handling international contracts across multiple jurisdictions. You are confident in your ability to independently draft and manage contract reviews and negotiations. Your excellent communication skills enable you to articulate complex terms in a clear and precise manner. You thrive on collaboration, effectively building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels. Organized and agile, you can juggle multiple tasks while maintaining a focus on delivering quality outcomes. Your sound business judgment is matched by your proficiency in MS Office Suite, making you a well-rounded candidate for this role.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (required).
- Minimum of 2 years post-graduation experience as a lawyer with exposure to international contracts under multiple jurisdictions (required).
- Proven work experience as a procurement contract specialist
- Experience with Contract Management workflow and systems
- Experience independently drafting contracts, managing contract reviews and negotiating contract terms and conditions.
- Must possess, excellent written, comprehension and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese languages. Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
- Japanese language proficiency is desired (nice to have).
- Must possess a strong attention to detail.
- Strong collaboration skills with ability to build effective relationships and influence internal and external stakeholder groups of varying levels of seniority.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize, organize and multitask in an agile and fast paced environment.
- Demonstrate good business judgement
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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What We Do
Through cutting-edge science and medicine, Biogen discovers, develops and delivers innovative therapies worldwide for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases.
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a pioneer in biotechnology and today the Company has the leading portfolio of medicines to treat multiple sclerosis, has introduced the first and only approved treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, and is at the forefront of neurology research for conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Biogen also manufactures and commercializes biosimilars of advanced biologics.
With approximately 7000 people worldwide, we are truly a global organization, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is also home to our research operations. Our international headquarters are based in Zug, Switzerland and we have world-class manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Denmark. We offer therapies globally through direct affiliate presence in 30 countries and a network of distribution partners in over 50 additional countries.
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