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Gilead Sciences is continuing to hire for all open roles. Our interview process may be conducted virtually and some roles will be asked to temporarily work from home. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be implementing a phased approach to bringing employees back to site to ensure the health and safety of our teams.

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Job Description



Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe and Australia.

Commercial Contracts, Contract Development

Manager

Essential Duties and Job Functions

The Contract Manager is an important role within the Managed Markets Strategy & Operations organization. This position develops, drafts, analyzes, negotiates and gains the necessary approvals for commercial managed care contracts.

Responsibilities

Works closely with partners in field account management, including national and regional account managers as well as payor strategy teams. Leads review of contract proposals and ensures alignment with contract strategies and business objectives.

Reviews and gains approvals for all key contract terms and conditions with key internal stakeholders.

Responds to various partner/stakeholder questions and inquiries regarding contract terms and conditions

Ensures execution of approved and finalized managed market contracts, including timely handoff to other internal partners.

Ensures all contract data and information is appropriately entered into CLM tool.

Competencies:

Technical and business expertise Shares expertise with cross functional partners. Builds and maintains strong relationships with partners both internal and external

Communication Listens well. Expresses ideas fluently and logically. Is open to input an can be depended on for truthfulness

Managing change Accepts change as a positive and adapts accordingly

Teamwork and collaboration Creates an atmosphere of openness and trust. Collaborates, offers support and encouragement

Achieving results Is goal driven and persistent. Is accountable for meeting commitments and recognizes the contribution of others.

Background:

Bachelors Degree in related discipline

MBA is a strong plus

8 years relevant work experience

5 years of contract drafting experience

Previous contract development or related experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech or healthcare industry

Demonstrated knowledge of current policies and guidelines that affect contracts, pricing, rebates in a managed care environment

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Word/MS Office, PowerPoint is required.

Proven track record of meeting or exceeding objectives and goals, both individual and team.

Strong analytical, verbal, written and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on strategic market management, follow-through, critical thinking and issue resolution abilities are required


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