Trident Consulting is seeking a " Senior Contract Manager” for one of our clients in " Remote”
A global leader in business and technology services. Please find additional details about the role below:
Title: Senior Contract Manager
Location: Remote
Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $95/hr on W2 (All Inclusive)
Duration: 6+ Months
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the market access contract lifecycle from business case development and ROI analysis through negotiation, execution, and contract performance measurement.
- Draft, negotiate, review, and execute Value & Access agreements, proposals, and customer communications in accordance with approved guidelines and strategies.
- Maintain a strong understanding of contract templates and company positions on contract terms; identify negotiation risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Establish, track, analyze, and report KPIs related to contract execution, performance, and compliance.
- Maintain and update contracting policies, procedures, and processes while identifying best practices.
- Promote data-driven decision-making through analytics, AI, and other technologies.
- Provide guidance on contract interpretation, reimbursement strategies, payments, and compliance.
- Partner cross-functionally with account management, rebate operations, payer marketing, legal, finance, therapeutic areas, government pricing, and compliance teams.
- Provide guidance on contract compliance and accurate payments impacting forecasting and reserves.
- Maintain electronic contract files and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Utilize Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms to support contract execution, maintain data integrity, track workflows and key dates, generate reports, and respond to data requests.
- Maintain current knowledge of healthcare reform and payer channels, including managed care organizations, PBMs, specialty pharmacies, government contracting channels, and healthcare exchanges.
- Partner with government pricing and rebate operations teams to ensure accurate price reporting, validation, payment calculations, and timely customer payments in Model N.
- Support periodic business reviews with internal leadership and customers and facilitate contract-related workshops and meetings.
- Participate in meetings as the subject matter expert for assigned contracts.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- 8–10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, including contracting, managed care, account management, sales operations, or equivalent experience.
- Strong financial and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and CLM software.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical, and communication skills.
- Highly organized with excellent time management and attention to detail.
- Self-directed, motivated, and able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong cross-functional problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Juris Doctor, Master's degree, or MBA.
- Contract management experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution networks, managed care environments, specialty pharmacies, and purchasing group affiliations.
- Government contracting experience.
- Proficiency in Contract Logix