[Remote] Director Commercial Contract Operations - Contrast Media at GE Healthcare

Remote

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years supervisory experience in the HealthCare, Pharmaceutical, and/or Life Sciences Industry
  • Knowledge of contracts administration procedures and practices
  • Proven leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with staff at all levels within the organization to achieve business goals
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, language proficiency in English

Responsibilities

  • Lead, motivate, develop, hire, and train staff responsible for all activities supporting the contracting process
  • Collaborate with the Commercial Sales organization to prioritize high-value contracts and provide visibility into the contract pipeline, enabling strategic decision-making
  • Ensure contracts are drafted timely; routed for approvals based upon established policies; and are reviewed for accuracy prior to presenting to the customer
  • Ensure all executed agreements are implemented in the system timely and adhere to SOX controls
  • Collaborate with Contract Managers, Legal, and Sales to negotiate terms and conditions of customer agreements
  • Participate in discussions pre-contract with internal stakeholders to ensure contract terms can be operationalized
  • Ensure commitment checks are completed timely and the appropriate action is taken for customers participating in Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and/or Custom Independent Agreements
  • Ensure monthly / quarterly SOX controls are met and completed timely
  • Ensure all requests from internal and external auditors are responded to timely and accurately
  • Ensure annual review of all contract templates; ensure all verbiage changes are approved by Legal
  • Ensure annual review of 5.0 / 6.0 Flag List is completed and documented for audit purposes
  • Execute price increases for all modalities; oversee project plan and ensure all customers receive appropriate notification
  • Manage the relationship with the outsourced vendor for chargeback and rebate/admin fee processing along with any other responsibilities they may be responsible for
  • Monitor the status of all rebate and admin fee payments to ensure payments adhere to contract terms; approve payment requests according to assigned dollar threshold
  • Maintain monthly dashboards for commercial contracting KPIs; provide commentary on trends and implement necessary process changes
  • Monitor shared mailboxes to ensure all inquiries are responded to timely and meet / exceed business requirements
  • Manage the vendor set up process and the resolution of outstanding checks to ensure payments are processed timely
  • Define and document system enhancement requirements, and proactively raise and prioritize bug requests to support continuous improvement and system reliability
  • Participate in annual budget preparation
  • Ensure all activities related to GPO membership are processed timely and accurately
  • Support new Contrast Media product launches
  • Assist with pilot programs and other projects as assigned
  • Foster an environment that is collaborative; encourages honest, open, dialogue; and demonstrates a commitment to serve our people, patients, and customers
  • Participate in the development, implementation & continuous improvement of departmental policies, procedures, workflows, and tools as they relate to contracting and operations
  • Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Contract ManagementSOX ComplianceRFP ResponseRFI ManagementRebate ProcessingAdministrative FeesGPO AgreementsContract NegotiationSales CollaborationAudit ResponsePrice IncreasesStaff LeadershipPipeline Management

GE Healthcare

Healthcare technology and data analytics provider

About GE Healthcare

GE Healthcare provides a range of healthcare technologies and services aimed at improving patient care. Its main products include imaging systems, mobile diagnostic devices, patient monitoring solutions, and advanced software for data analysis. These products help medical professionals make informed decisions and enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery. Unlike many competitors, GE Healthcare invests significantly in research and development, allocating $1 billion each year to innovate and enhance its offerings. The company’s goal is to support healthcare providers in delivering better patient outcomes, as evidenced by its technology supporting over 300,000 patients daily and managing 2 billion patient scans each year.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
1892Year Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Data & Analytics, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Emerging AR technologies increase competition in medical imaging.
Regulatory challenges may delay AI application expansions in healthcare.
Dependence on clinical trial success for new product market positioning.

Differentiation

GE Healthcare invests $1 billion annually in R&D for product innovation.
The company supports over 300,000 patients daily with its healthcare technologies.
GE Healthcare's AIR Recon DL offers 3D motion-insensitive imaging for enhanced MRI quality.

Upsides

Acquisition of Caption Health expands AI-powered ultrasound capabilities.
Successful Phase III trial of [18F]flurpiridaz enhances coronary artery disease detection.
Collaboration with Wayra accelerates digital health innovation in EMEA.

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