Contract Manager

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6000 strong and do business in over 130 countries providing answers with fast accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most home to hospital lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

As we continue to grow QuidelOrtho is seeking a Contract Manager. The Contract Manager will be responsible for developing implementing and managing direct and distribution customer contracts to ensure customer satisfaction policy compliance and profitability.

The Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the North America Sales Organization as a key business partner providing pricing analysis financial quotes competitive options and contract support throughout negotiations.

• Prepare financial deal analyses including competitive pricing scenarios margin evaluations and market considerations.

• Ensure all quotes and contract structures comply with Company policies approval limits and pricing governance

• Prepare present and document policy exception requestsincluding price concessions and non-standard termsfor cross-functional review.

• Support responses for bids RFIs and RFPs; assist with sales initiatives monitor market conditions and help identify growth opportunities.

• Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting for Sales Finance Marketing and other cross-functional partners.

• Meet established turnaround times to ensure timely completion of requests.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

The Individual

Required

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Business Life Science or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience: Minimum 2-4 Years in finance pricing preparing financial quotes or contract management.

• Highly motivated meticulously detail-oriented and customer-focused individual with strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial and contractual concepts clearly and professionally.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.

• Strong ability to interpret financial data understand business impacts and provide data-driven recommendations.

• Ability to learn quickly adapt to evolving processes manage multiple priorities and improve workflow efficiency.

• Independent Worker: Ability to deliver results while working in a highly independent and fast-paced team environment.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

• Ability to work cross-functionally build relationships train others on pricing/contracting processes and influence outcomes without authority.

• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship.

Preferred

• Salesforce and SAP experience preferred.

• Knowledge of general contracting principles pricing strategy or healthcare/diagnostics industry standards is a plus.

Key Working Relationships

Internal Customers:

• Field Sales Organization

• Finance Offer Development

• Legal

• Marketing Managers

• Customer Service

• Contract Operations / Revenue Operations

External Customers:

• As needed Contract Manager may communicate directly with external customers in conjunction with the Field Sales Organization.

The Work Environment

Typical hybrid office environment. Must have the discipline organizational skills and self-motivation to work autonomously in a home-office setting as permitted.

The Physical Demands

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to stand walk and sit. Occasionally required to reach climb or balance. Must be physically able to travel up to 10% of the time. On a typical workday 90% of the time will be spent on the computer doing paperwork or on the phone. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Salary Transparency

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education experience knowledge skills geography and abilities of the candidate in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on that facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $67303 to $90000 and is eligible for the Global Bonus Plan. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance along with a 401(k) plan employee assistance program Employee Stock Purchase Plan paid time off (including sick time) and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual and QuidelOrtho may amend terminate or enhance the benefits provided as it deems appropriate.

Equal Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals including individuals with disabilities have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability please contact us at .

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