Contract Consultant

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve.
When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success.
We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs.
Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care.
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The Position Contract Consultant - Indianapolis We are Roche.
We’re focused on innovation.
That’s what we do and who we are.
We are the largest healthcare investor in research and development worldwide.
Because we know that when it comes to healthcare, there are always new life-changing breakthroughs we can make just over the horizon.
With our network of innovation engines, we foster an environment where modern technology can flourish, shaping the healthcare systems of the future.
We choose to operate in areas where we know we can have the most impact, bringing together diverse perspectives to challenge the status quo and advance science.
The Opportunity: 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.
Analyses contracts to ensure compliance to company policy, government specifications and other requirements.
Duties are varied and complex, including research, analysis, solution development, original drafting of commercial terms.
Responsibilities: Execute and manage all contracts for one or more customer channels/segments.
Provide contract expertise when participating with cross-functional teams regarding contract tactics, bids, terms, and customer compliance.
Contributes expertise in contract strategy meetings to identify issues and customer requirements.
Liaising between parties regarding contract development, and negotiations regarding terms and conditions, and drafting and revising changes as required.
Manage the contract database, as well as monitor contract’s expirations and milestones.
Negotiate custom contract terms, conditions and follow up to ensure execution according to the negotiated terms.
Identifying potential risks contract changes may pose to company.
Independent contract negotiation directly with customers which can include virtual meetings and/or travel to Customer sites.
Provides direction on issues within area of expertise and assists department leadership in setting strategic direction.
Requires a detailed understanding of contract law and the ability to apply that knowledge independently, including the regular use of originality and ingenuity.
Maintain contracted pricing in ERP system.
Project-manage resolution of unprecedented invoice issues.
Ensuring relevant documentation accompany contracts, and maintaining digital copies of relevant documentation.
Coaches teammates and stakeholders of all experience levels on Roche internal processes including those that are customer and/or product specific.
Contribute to special projects as requested and perform additional duties as assigned.
Who you are: Bachelor's Degree with 6 years contract, analytical or relevant experience or Advanced degree with 3 years of contract, analytical or relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong computer skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability in prioritizing multiple projects that are smaller in scope Ability to work independently Strong problem-solving, judgment and decision-making skills are required Understanding of business models and risk mitigation principles Exercise appropriate levels of confidentiality and discretion in disclosing or protecting confidential and privileged information belonging to Roche Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting Who we are At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare.
Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups.
Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
As a global leader in healthcare, Roche Diagnostics offers a broad portfolio of products, tools and services that help in the prevention, diagnosis and management of diseases like HPV, HIV, hepatitis and diabetes as well as other medical conditions, such as fertility and blood coagulation.
These products and services are used by researchers, physicians, patients, hospitals and laboratories worldwide to help improve people's lives.
Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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