Senior Contract Administrator

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE   Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott's Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides   important information   for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.   This position will provide strategic analysis, essential redline   guidance   based   on   approved   corporate   policies   and vital contributions towards contract process improvements, in addition to administrative and procedural support to internal and external customers on behalf of the Contracts & Pricing Department. This role acts as a liaison between account executives, regional sales directors, directors of national accounts, and others in   processing,   negotiating   and administration of sales contracts.   MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES   • Ensure   timely   negotiation and review   of sales contracts   • Negotiate ,   redline   and draft   language for   high-value complex contract terms and conditions   in accordance with   corporate policies   • Acts as a Contract Administration lead and be able to train new hires   • Analyze potential risks that contract changes may pose to the organization and provide solution s    • Present and explain contract conditions and details to customers, business partners, and management   • Work with   different levels   of personnel within an organization to analyze and solidify an overall contract strategy   • Independently support 4 or more sales regions   • Acts as a resource   for   the sales organization   in regard to   current policies,   processes   and programs   • Meet deadlines and update   sales reps   with status   • Be one of the company’s CRM system super-user s   to generate reports, analyze data, and track product and ordering patterns   • Interface with internal fulfillment group and distributors to   establish   working relationships, assure proper   c ompliance with contracts   • Responsible for   exhibiting   professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflect positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.   • Perform other duties &   projects   as   assigned.   • Understand and   are   aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job.   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS   • Bachelors   Degree (± 16 years)   i n a business-related discipline.    • Minimum 5 years   of r elevant experience in commercial sales contracting   or contract administration .    • Minimum intermediate Word and Excel experience   is   a must .    • Minimum   5 years of relevant experience   directly related   to contract administration, preferably within the   biotech / healthcare industry.    • Minimum   5 years of relevant experience in contract negotiations and redlining   of complex commercial contracts.   • Demonstrated ability to effectively and constructively communicate across departmental disciplines while pursuing contract department goals.    • Must have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills .   • Must have customer service attitude & good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) .   • Self-starter and a multi-tasker .   • Ability to work in a high volume, dynamic team environment .     • Experience with Salesforce.com is   preferred .     • Previous   healthcare,   biotech   or sales industry experience .   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS   • Previous   healthcare   or   biotech experience preferred   • Advanced salesforce.com experience    • 8+ years’ experience negotiating and redlining complex agreements     The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.       JOB FAMILY: Sales Support & Administration DIVISION: CMI ARDx Cardiometabolic and Informatics LOCATION: United States > Lake Forest : J55 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.       EEO is the Law link - English: [link in the portal]       EEO is the Law link - Espanol: [link in the portal]