[Remote] Head of Contract Management at Zoetis

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Veterinary Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Research & DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and relevant work experience in a research environment; J.D. desirable
Minimum of 5-10 years professional-level experience working contracts/agreement management, preferably with a global, publicly traded organization
Leadership, willingness to speak up, and ability to work independently and cooperatively within an aligned team
Organizational, problem-solving, and strong interpersonal skills
Superior verbal and written communication skills and adept at interacting across all levels in the organization
Ability to interact and interface with a broad range of individuals of varied disciplines and cultures, both external and internal
Strong ability and willingness to be flexible and adaptable to work in a complex, global environment cross-functionally and build relationships
Strong sense of customer service and willingness to work with colleagues to obtain the best outcomes for the company
Energetic, outgoing, self-motivated, and constructive approach
Ability to balance competing priorities tactfully
Excellent computer skills
Legal and/or procurement background required
Knowledge of scientific terminology desirable
Knowledge of an agreement management system and e-signature tool
Ability to leverage the agreement management system

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of contract lifecycle management within VMRD
Manage a team of contract managers and provide education and support on contract drafting and negotiations
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage standard and complex contracts (Confidentiality, Material Transfer, and Master Service Agreements) with external collaborators and internal business partners
Resolve discrepancies in legal and commercial terms; meet regularly with Corporate Counsel for review of more complex agreements
Discern procurement needs and determine proper template and language to address risks associated with each purchase
Review contracts to ensure that VMRD business terms are being met
Align with relevant internal business functions, such as research, project management, finance, business development, sales, and marketing, as appropriate
Recognize and comprehend complex intellectual property issues
Partner with Category Sourcing Managers to ensure compliance with corporate and divisional procurement policies and resolve issues presented in contract negotiations
Utilize the PO and Legal request system to manage timely creation of supplemental contract documents (Exhibits, Scopes of Work, etc.)
Work with the Contract Administrator to ensure timely pairing of the PO Requests with the fully executed legal documents
Submit executed agreements to the corporate agreement management system
Draft agreement templates for attorney review and approval
Draft in-house forms, SOPs, instructions, and checklists for internal use; make recommendations as to process improvements to minimize delays
Interact with all levels of internal personnel and external business partners to facilitate successful negotiations with win-win situations
Provide training and development opportunities for the contract management team and other stakeholders on contract-related matters
Identify opportunities to improve contract management processes, tools, and systems
Collaborate with other procurement teams within Zoetis on projects as necessary

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Contract Lifecycle ManagementContract DraftingContract NegotiationConfidentiality AgreementsMaterial Transfer AgreementsMaster Service AgreementsIntellectual PropertyProcurement PoliciesLegal ReviewAgreement Management Systems