Contract Operations Specialist

Join our dynamic team as a Contract OperationsSpecialist, a key role within theExternal Expert Engagement Services (E3S)team of theGlobalBusiness Services (GBS)unit. This position is pivotal in leading and ensuringaccurateand compliant processing of contracting requestsin accordance withpolicies, procedures, regulations, and transparency/disclosure reporting requirements. The role also provides payment support related to management of associated payments whenrequired. A successful candidate will have a project management mentality with a focus on responsiveness, partnering to conduct operational tasks to ensure accuracy and completeness of requirements,and will provide guidance to partners (customers), management, and peers. 

Accountabilities

• Reviewing and ensuring the completeness of incoming External Expert/Patient engagement applications and requests.

• Managingthe triaging of these requests to theappropriate reviewerand business area, offering guidance to guarantee the acquisition and retention of required approvals.

• Performingpreliminary reviews to safeguard against contracting with any individual or entity that is debarred, excluded, or restricted for any reason from doing business with the organization.

• Ensuringthetimelyreceipt of drivenLetters ofAgreement (LOA) and contractsin accordance withservice level agreements before the program start date. 

• Managingprovider requests for changes to LOAs/contracts 

• Collecting data elements to ensure adherence to physician payment reporting requirements for Open Payments, EFPIA, and other state and country regulations. This accountability extends to ensuringaccurateandtimelyrequests for required payment information byfacilitatingthetimelyreceipt of necessary documents and collaborating with the payment team.

• Contribute to design, launch, and other operations improvementprojects as a subject matter expert.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degreeand a minimum ofoneyear experience in a similar functioning role.

• Strong technical/systems experience and skills(Salesforce, Excel, Word)

• Ability to quickly learn and work within Astra Zenecaadministrative tools and multiple processes.

• Comfort working independently prioritizing and adjustingworkload as business needs require.

• Demonstrated ability to project manage and organize each activity by working with and managing customers.

• Leadingbudget owners through the contracting process followingstandard operating procedures and working instructions.

• Understanding of purchase to pay systems/processes, procurement.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills (English is the corporate language)

• Workingwith cross-functional teams anddemonstratedability to partner effectively with othersbuilding a relationship of open communication and trust

• High ethical standards, honest,operatingwith absolute discretion.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role ordemonstratedability to manage simple to complex projects/contracts.

• Prior experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (Sales, Marketing, Research & Development, Compliance, Legal, Procurement) or a consulting firm working with pharmaceutical clients.

• Familiarity with the technical and functional elements of requirements including but not limited to compliance, legislation (e.g., Physician Payment Sunshine Act, EFPIA), data sources/quality, and reporting.

• Experience with compliance, finance, auditing, quality assurance/control,SOXand/or risk management  

• Global / cross-cultural experience

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challengeperceptions.That’swhy we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But thatdoesn'tmeanwe’renot flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?
Join a team that supports the delivery of life-changing medicines for patients by enabling the rest of the business to run effectively and harness our transformative science.We'reon a journey of growth and evolution to find better ways to translate value for the business and our patients. As a multi-cultural team, we are a winning combination of deep process knowledge, strong business insight, and hard work. We always focus and commit for the collective good of the team. And with a deep personal connection to our patients,there'snowherewe'drather be. Be proud to work at a leading business where your contributionbenefitsthe lives of patients across the world.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join us in our mission to create better health for a better world!