Contract Specialist
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Job Description
About This Role:
As a Specialist Contract Support you will play a pivotal role within our procurement team focusing on the review evaluation revision negotiation and execution of a broad range of contracts in line with the Global Procurement and Global contract review policies. You will be entrusted with the critical task of maintaining the integrity of our contract repository ensuring that it reflects ongoing and concluded agreements. You will provide ongoing support to Biogen stakeholders and assist with management of supplier contracts through the contract lifecycle. The value you bring to the team is immeasurable as you will be ensuring that our procurement processes are streamlined compliant and supportive of our strategic goals. Within the business structure you will act as a liaison between Category Managers Legal Department and stakeholders contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional service and support to Biogen business. You will report to Manager Contract Support in GBS Global Procurement organization.
What Youll Do:
- Independently perform contract reviews scrutinizing all terms and conditions and identifying deviations from standard language.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure contract compliance with management policies and procedures seeking input from SMEs when necessary.
- Manage the request lifecycle executing action points conducting followups and providing timely updates on contract status.
- Advise stakeholders on our contracting process clarify contract terms and recommend best practices based on company policies.
- Work closely with internal business stakeholders the Legal Department and Subject Matter Experts on escalated matters.
- Develop and refine internal knowledge resources including corporate tools playbooks processes and guidelines.
- Conduct training sessions for internal stakeholders on legal clauses internal procedures and negotiation positions.
- Facilitate the routing of reviewed contracts for signatures and the uploading of signed contracts to our contract repository system.
- Other duties as assigned and modified to meet business needs.
This role is in hybrid work model. Please note that this role requires a candidate to be a holder of work permit & residency in Poland.
Qualifications :
Who You Are:
You are a detailoriented individual with a Masters Degree in Law and at least two years of postgraduation experience handling international contracts across multiple jurisdictions. You are confident in your ability to independently draft and manage contract reviews and negotiations. Your excellent communication skills enable you to articulate complex terms in a clear and precise manner. You thrive on collaboration effectively building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels. Organized and agile you can juggle multiple tasks while maintaining a focus on delivering quality outcomes. Your sound business judgment is matched by your proficiency in MS Office Suite making you a wellrounded candidate for this role.
Required Skills:
- Masters Degree in Law (required).
- Minimum of 2 years postgraduation experience as a lawyer with exposure to international contracts under multiple jurisdictions (required).
- Proven work experience as a procurement contract specialist in the Biotech industry or a related field (required).
- Experience with Contract Management workflow and systems (required).
- Excellent written comprehension and verbal communication skills (required).
- Strong attention to detail (required).
- Ability to prioritize organize and multitask in a fastpaced environment (required).
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (required).
Preferred Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders of varying seniority.
- Experience in developing and conducting training on contractrelated topics.
- Knowledge of best practices in contract management and negotiation.
Additional Information :
About Biogen Poland:
Our Warsaw office is a complex hub for local regional and global roles. Regardless our role and reporting line were driven every day by our unique purpose working passionately to change the lives of patients affected by rare and devastating diseases. This is what gives us pride inspires us and gives us fuel to push the boundaries of innovation. We represent over 30 nationalities and celebrate the strength that comes from differences in backgrounds experiences and perspectives. This commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace earned us a Great Place to Work Certificate and Best Places to Work Awards consecutively since 2021 in Poland and Europe. If our mission resonates with your heart and career aspirations were inviting you to join our team.
About Global Business Services (GBS):
The Global Business Services (GBS) team transforms Biogens business processes scaling global operations and fueling commercial growth and innovation. GBS adds value by delivering business solutions and support services through a global delivery model operational transparency and best practices. Aiming to be a worldclass organization GBS excels in people solutions execution and partnerships championing a continuous improvement culture recognized across Biogen. We form a great team of individuals with drive for innovation but also team players collaborating in the spirit of respect. And if you want to take your professional development in your own hands this is a place for you. We give you a lot of opportunities for growth on a business and social ground.
Why Biogen
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a midsized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a wellestablished business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills. Above all we work together to deliver lifechanging medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
