Senior Contract Administrator

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION: MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott's Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides

important information

for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

This position will provide strategic analysis, essential redline

guidance

based

on

approved

corporate

policies

and vital contributions towards contract process improvements, in addition to administrative and procedural support to internal and external customers on behalf of the Contracts & Pricing Department. This role acts as a liaison between account executives, regional sales directors, directors of national accounts, and others in

processing,

negotiating

and administration of sales contracts.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure

timely

negotiation and review

of sales contracts

• Negotiate ,

redline

and draft

language for

high-value complex contract terms and conditions

in accordance with

corporate policies

• Acts as a Contract Administration lead and be able to train new hires

• Analyze potential risks that contract changes may pose to the organization and provide solution s

• Present and explain contract conditions and details to customers, business partners, and management

• Work with

different levels

of personnel within an organization to analyze and solidify an overall contract strategy

• Independently support 4 or more sales regions

• Acts as a resource

for

the sales organization

in regard to

current policies,

processes

and programs

• Meet deadlines and update

sales reps

with status

• Be one of the company’s CRM system super-user s

to generate reports, analyze data, and track product and ordering patterns

• Interface with internal fulfillment group and distributors to

establish

working relationships, assure proper

c ompliance with contracts

• Responsible for

exhibiting

professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflect positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.

• Perform other duties &

projects

as

assigned.

• Understand and

are

aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors

Degree (± 16 years)

i n a business-related discipline.

Minimum 5 years

of r elevant experience in commercial sales contracting

or contract administration .

Minimum intermediate Word and Excel experience

is

a must .

Minimum

5 years of relevant experience

directly related

to contract administration, preferably within the

biotech / healthcare industry.

Minimum

5 years of relevant experience in contract negotiations and redlining

of complex commercial contracts.

Demonstrated ability to effectively and constructively communicate across departmental disciplines while pursuing contract department goals.

Must have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills .

Must have customer service attitude & good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) .

Self-starter and a multi-tasker .

Ability to work in a high volume, dynamic team environment .

Experience with Salesforce.com is

preferred .

Previous

healthcare,

biotech

or sales industry experience .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous

healthcare

or

biotech experience preferred

Advanced salesforce.com experience

8+ years’ experience negotiating and redlining complex agreements

The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Sales Support & Administration

DIVISION: CMI ARDx Cardiometabolic and Informatics

LOCATION: United States > Lake Forest : J55

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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