Exelixis · 2 days ago
PSC Contracts Manager (Pharmaceutical Ops & Supply Chain)
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$122K/yr - $174K/yr
7+ years expExelixis is a pharmaceutical company seeking a PSC Contracts Manager to support contract management activities within the PSC team. The role involves drafting and finalizing contracts, facilitating budget forecasting, and collaborating with various internal and external teams to ensure timely execution of contracts and resolution of financial issues.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Draft and finalize Statement of Works (SoWs) and Change Orders (COs) associated with low-risk contracts leveraging the Legal Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system
Attend cross functional internal and external supplier meetings to ensure supplier contract terms and conditions are adequately addressed and contracts executed in a timely manner
Responsible for the routing, tracking and facilitating the timely progress of contracts from point of submission into PSC through to execution
Responsible for the creation of purchase requisitions to enable the PSC business to commence work with the scope of the executed contract
Where required assist and support continuous improvement activities to improve the team’s ability to deliver value to the business
Assist when required as escalation from the PSC business to resolve issues arising from invoices pending department approvals. Partner with Procurement Operations and Accounts Payable to resolve PO/invoice issues
Facilitate and support budget forecasting and accrual activities where required
Provide support during any financial audits at month or quarterly close, as needed
As applicable per designated PSC business, maintain GxP and financial audit inspection readiness
Utilize experience and expertise to assist with other Sourcing projects as required
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree in related discipline and 7 years of related experience; or, Equivalent combination of education and experience
May require certification in assigned area
3-5 years of direct working experiences in the life-sciences industries emphasis on contract drafting and sourcing negotiations with preferably outsource services such as contract manufacturers (CMOs), clinical researcher (CROs) and/or clinical research testing laboratories
Collaboration with multi-functional teams
Working knowledge of clinical and commercial supply chain contract terms and conditions
Experience in negotiating and drafting complex contract manufacturing, biologics and clinical and commercial supply chain related agreements
Experience in SAP, Ariba, Tableau and management of both clinical and commercial supply chain, required
Some understanding of the contract management process, including tracking, negotiation, approval and signature processes
Ability to work effectively across a variety of functional groups such as Commercial, Research and Development, Chemistry Manufacturing Controls (CMC), Clinical Studies and Finance, and all levels of management
Ability to work with vendors and effectively negotiated commercial terms
Flexible and willing to learn new procedures and skill sets
Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to prioritize; must be responsible and conscientious
Ability to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines
Dedication to quality and reliability in all work tasks
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Must embrace Exelixis' core values: Be Exceptional, Excel for Patients, and Exceed Together
Preferred
Experience in Contract Life Management (preferred Agiloft) system
Working knowledge of the drug discovery and development process and ability to understand risks and requirements associated with pharmaceutical contracting preferred
Benefits
401k plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program
Sales-based incentive plan
Opportunity to purchase company stock
Receive long-term incentives
15 accrued vacation days in their first year
17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
Up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year
Company
Exelixis
Exelixis works is focused on discovering, developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$514MKey Investors
Deerfield
2015-07-23Post Ipo Equity· $135M
2012-02-16Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2010-06-03Post Ipo Debt· $160M
Leadership Team
Michael Morrissey
President and CEO
Christopher Senner
Executive Vice President and CFO
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