Procurement Associate or Contract associate or Associate Category manager

Description:

Hybrid Schedule in Mettawa

Description:

This is a Project Manager position within an Operations group that supports global non-interventional researchers across several therapeutic areas in the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry. The individual will focus on contract execution, budget tracking and forecasting, and data entry and QC related to project management within a scientific research area.




Responsibilities
Facilitate the intake and review of proposals from Vendors to drive the execution of SOWs and Service agreements in partnership with Purchasing, Legal, Study Leads, and Vendors
Manage project timelines including driving towards milestones. Communicating with study leads when projects are at risk.
Manage relationships with vendors including requesting frequent updates on project timelines and budget status.
Data entry and QC in various platforms
Facilitate project/process issue resolution with HEOR scientists, HEOR analysts, finance, purchasing, legal, OEC, Medical, and Commercial colleagues.
Route documents for approval to ensure compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
Recommend and implement process improvement projects.
Support projects to implement systems to automate processes and maintains systems with focus on continuous improvements.
Reviews, updates, and maintains job guides
Acts as a coordinating point concerning Contract Template updates with the Technology Licensing and Collaborations team
Qualifications




Required: Pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience to have the acumen/knowledge of terminology, etc.

Required: Advanced technology skills including Microsoft Office and Share Point.
Required: Proficient in the tools and techniques of Project Management and/or Business Excellence.
Required: Attention to detail, organization skills and accuracy following step by step work guides.




Preferred: Contracting, compliance, quality, and business systems.

Preferred: Familiarity with SAP and Salesforce

Ability to work independently. Strong written and interpersonal communication, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. Ability to clearly present, influence, and logically justify positions/proposals. Self- motivated. Strong organizational skills with a focus on details while keeping the big picture in mind. Demonstrated ability to apply rational and sound decision-making to gray areas and think strategically. Process-oriented. Ability to interpret high-level requirements and translate into efficient processes.

Provide the days of the week and the hours that this position will require:

Additional Details

• Does the position allow for the worker to be virtual/remote? : No
• Shore Options Available for this Position : Onshore Only
• Provide the days of the week and the hours that this position will require: : In person on Tue, Wed, Thu; Remote on Mon and Fri