Manager Strategic Corporate Transactions CMP Contract Policy Process and Infrastructure

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Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

Join us and make a difference. We hire the best people and provide them with a work environment that places a premium on diversity, integrity, collaboration and personal development. Through a culture of inclusion, we create a better, more productive work environment. We believe that the diverse experiences and perspectives of all our employees help to drive innovation and transformative business results.

Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming patients’ lives through science. At the core of that mission are the talented individuals who contribute their “unique” skillsets to help us drive innovation and deliver truly life-changing drugs for our patients. As we continue to pursue that mission, we’re looking for talented professionals like you to join our team. What unique gene will you bring?

Introduction:

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is looking for an experienced individual to join its Law Department. BMS is a global BioPharma company firmly focused on its mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. We focus on the needs of health care professionals, patients, employees, shareholders and our communities, giving maximum priority to developing innovative medicines, accelerating pipeline development, delivering solid growth, continuing to manage costs, and adhering to high standards of business conduct and ethics. We are looking for an experienced individual who can be successful within our fast-paced, adaptive and focused culture.

Position Overview:

This position will report to the Lead of Strategic Corporate Transactions Contract Management and Policy (SCT CMP). This Manager will be primarily responsible for providing management, guidance and supervision on various contracting infrastructure projects (e.g., contracting policy, guidance and tools), collaborating closely with BMS transactions attorneys, BMS Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) as well as other key stakeholders, globally.


Responsibilities: Manage and coordinate the development and maintenance of contract templates, the global contract template repository, contract core principles, negotiation guidance and other contracting tools, all in close collaboration with BMS transactional attorneys, subject matter experts and stakeholders.

Manage and coordinate the development and maintenance of BMS’s global enterprise-wide contract management policy and related standards and guidance (collectively, the Contracting Policy), including managing proposed changes and exceptions to the Contracting Policy, coordinating closely with BMS attorneys, stakeholders and subject matter experts.

Provide a single point of contact to interface with end-users, third party providers of contract services, and other subject matter experts (e.g., Compliance, Audit) with regard to the Contracting Policy and related operational questions.

Collaborate with BMS attorneys, business leaders and SS&P to ensure that the Contracting Policy and related procedures remain aligned with corporate priorities and risk tolerance.

Collaborate closely with internal and external legal advisors and subject matter experts to ensure that the Contracting Policy and related procedures remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., use of electronic signatures to execute contracts).

Collaborate closely with SS&P, Finance, and other key stakeholders and third party service providers to manage and optimize an integrated transactional workflow, and to maintain alignment with other policies and procedures that have direct or indirect links to the Contracting Policy.

Oversee development and delivery of training to various client groups and contracting stakeholders, including third party providers of contracting and related services, regarding contract management, the Contracting Policy, related policies and procedures; and deliver training, as needed.

Manage, develop and a team of contract professional(s) to drive team responsibilities.

Ensure alignment with other policies and procedures that might have a direct or indirect link to the Contracting Policy (e.g., EHS requirements, Tax requirements and other regulatory and compliance matters).

Provide project management and operational support, as needed.

Collaborate closely with SS&P and other contracting stakeholders such as Compliance, Internal Audit and other groups within the Company, on various contracting-related projects, policies and processes.

Align with Law Department, SS&P, and other contracting stakeholders on contracting systems, processes and policies.

Support enterprise-wide contract management and development activities and enforce organizational principles of integrity and compliance.

Maintain deadlines on deliverables and communicate on an ongoing basis with business partners and internal clients.

Complete ad hoc projects as needed.


Qualifications/Competencies:


Bachelor’s degree required.

5-7 years of hands-on experience with contract management, processes and systems and/or strong project management experience at a global company.

2-3 years supervisory experience preferred.

Experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Strong verbal and writing skills, and ability to convey complex information in a way that others can easily follow.

Ability to listen to and understand internal client needs, communicate with clients and senior management with confidence and diplomacy.

Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and can successfully manage internal client expectations and can work/operate well with a variety of personalities/capabilities in cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.

Ability to meet aggressive deadlines and complete multiple assignments in a timely and professional manner.

Ability to sustain high levels of performance in a constantly changing environment.

Ability to set priorities and work independently, effectively and efficiently to meet changing business objectives.

Knowledge of effective change management.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to self-prioritize work on an ongoing basis, as well as proven time management skills and the ability to handle situational pressures.

Ability to systematically analyze complex problems, draw relevant conclusions and implement appropriate solutions.

Excellent administrative and organization skills.

Creative, thoughtful and practical problem-solving skills.

Must have high integrity, ability to assess risk, ability to make decisions and think strategically.

Possess strong business acumen and work ethic.

Enthusiastic, energetic and self-motivated.


Bristol-Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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