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Manager, Contract Operations - Iberia

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Biogen

Aug 19

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Madrid

Requirements

  • - A strong legal contract knowledge.
  • - A compliance driven mentality.
  • - A proactive hands-on approach, capacity to work with autonomy, and “business partner” mentality.
  • - Degree in Law.
  • - Fluent in English and Spanish; preferred fluent in Portuguese.
  • - 6+ years of experience as an attorney (law firm or in house).
  • - Strong experience in Contracts.
  • - International experience a plus.
  • - Experience/knowledge in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Life Science sector and/or regulated environments / compliance related to FCPA.
  • - Organizational skills and management of different teams.
  • - Results oriented, with a high level of autonomy.

Responsibilities

  • - Serve as primary contract manager of the Iberia Cluster (Spain and Portugal). Prepare, and review agreements (e.g. clinical trial, healthcare related agreements, commercial agreements, vendor and supplier agreements, CDA, etc.).
  • - Coordination with assistants and other Biogen affiliate and international teams in the contract management process.
  • - Cooperation in the contract/addendum/master template creation and implementation.
  • - Liaison with Legal Corporate function for the contract local needs analysis, contract template creation, modification and approval, master agreements included.
  • - Owner for contracts and addendums database, keeping them up to date.
  • - Communication with vendors and/or service providers as necessary to resolve contract issues.
  • - Acts as a first point of contact for inquiries on contracts for commercial functions within the affiliate and provide guidance on contract and addendum.
  • - Monitoring and follows up on framework agreements signed and their renewal/extension/close-out.
  • - Creation and delivers trainings to managers and all employees on contract management.
  • - Supports Corporate Administration activities including but not limited to:
  • - Provides support on corporate administration activities (BoD, Shareholders meeting, Power of Attorney etc.) coordinating with legal Corporate function where appropriate.
  • - Clinical Trials: supports and provides guidance, within the Clinical Trials framework, on contractual and legal related activities/matters acting as a first point of contact for internal stakeholders.
  • - Closely collaborate and support the Legal function on Iberia Cluster legal matters, contracts, and general corporate and pharmaceutical law in relation to commercialization of biopharmaceutical products, including sales, marketing, and distribution, as well as medical affairs activities.
  • - Closely collaborate and support the Compliance function on Iberia Cluster on compliance and governance risk pertaining to the commercialization of biopharmaceutical products, including sales, marketing, and distribution, as well as medical affairs activities.
  • - Closely collaborate and support the Finance function in relation to procurement processes, vendors, and others related to the Iberia cluster activities (including primary owner for VRM).
  • - Lead Data privacy activities in the Iberia Cluster.

FAQs

What is the main function of the Manager, Contract Operations - Iberia?

The main function is to serve as an advisor and business partner to the Iberia Cluster, providing guidance on contract-related matters with external stakeholders.

What key qualifications are required for this position?

A degree in Law, fluency in English and Spanish (preferably Portuguese), and at least 6 years of experience as an attorney are required.

What type of experience is preferred for this role?

Strong experience in contracts, international experience, and knowledge of the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, or Life Sciences sectors is preferred.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Contract Manager?

Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing agreements, coordinating with internal teams, liaising with the Legal function, managing a contracts database, and providing training on contract management.

How does this role interact with the Legal function?

The Manager will closely collaborate and support the Legal function on matters related to contracts, commercialization of biopharmaceutical products, and general corporate and pharmaceutical law.

What compliance-related tasks will the role support?

The role will support the Compliance function, focusing on governance risks related to the commercialization of biopharmaceutical products, including sales and marketing activities.

Is experience in regulated environments important for this role?

Yes, experience or knowledge in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Life Sciences sectors, and compliance related to FCPA is important.

Will the role require training delivery?

Yes, the Manager will be responsible for creating and delivering training sessions on contract management to managers and employees.

What languages are necessary for this position?

Fluency in English and Spanish is required, with fluency in Portuguese preferred.

How does this role contribute to data privacy activities?

The Manager will lead data privacy activities in the Iberia Cluster as part of their responsibilities.

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Biogen

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1976
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Biogen is a global biotechnology company that specialises in the discovery, development, and delivery of innovative therapies for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. They focus on researching and creating treatments for conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS), spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), and Alzheimer's disease. Biogen's ultimate mission is to pioneer new approaches in biotechnology to address unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients worldwide. Their purpose is to transform scientific discoveries into therapies that have a significant impact on patients' lives, aiming to provide hope, relief, and improved outcomes for individuals suffering from debilitating neurological disorders. Biogen's commitment lies in advancing the understanding and treatment of neurological conditions through cutting-edge research, development of innovative therapies, and collaboration with healthcare professionals and patient communities.

Culture & Values

  • Customer Focused

    We keep patients, payers and physicians front and center in our daily work and collaborate to solve critical scientific and business challenges. We listen with empathy to respond to current needs and to develop the foresight to anticipate future needs. We drive success through win-win outcomes.

  • Inclusive

    We embrace and leverage differences to foster an inclusive community, both internally and externally. We collaborate across teams, break down siloes and encourage diverse perspectives and backgrounds at all levels to optimize performance. We exhibit mutual respect in all our interactions and assume best intent. We treat everyone with care and dignity.

  • Pioneering

    We challenge the status quo and experiment to create new possibilities. We take calculated risks and learn from failure. We are resilient and navigate through ambiguity with determination to innovate. We encourage candor to test assumptions and uncover the best ideas. We are open about what we do not know and ask questions to understand.

  • Agile

    We are decisive and execute with efficiency and discipline. We adapt in response to internal changes and external disruptors. We develop solutions quickly to take advantage of emerging opportunities. We design and implement processes that enable us to operate nimbly and effectively.

  • Accountable

    We set clear, aligned and measurable objectives to drive results. We directly communicate our expectations and define clear roles and responsibilities. We honor our commitments and deliver on our goals. We assume responsibility for both the positive and negative impacts of our actions and decisions.

  • Ethical

    We never compromise our integrity. We are committed to sustaining an environment of trust, honesty and transparency while ensuring appropriate confidentiality. We do what we say and say what we mean. We take responsibility for upholding our reputation.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision and dental plans

  • On-site fitness centers, with allowances or reimbursement options

  • Competitive compensation

  • Retirement or savings plans

  • Generous paid time off

  • Flexible work arrangements and summer hours