Associate Director, Market Access Contracts (2 roles open)

2023 will potentially see Sandoz become a standalone organization! Already a global market leader in Generics and Biosimilar medicine, this is an exciting, once-in-a-career opportunity to set our own path forward as an independent, purpose-driven organization, and as the founders of a new Sandoz, this is a time of immense opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally!<br><br>Together we will shape the future of Sandoz… are you ready to make a difference?<br><br>The Associate Director, Market Access Contracts, will be responsible for drafting Market Access contracts for assigned accounts, managing the end-to-end contracting process including, but not limited to: contract design, development, drafting, contract approval process, submission of contracts to internal and external customers for review, managing the redline process with customers and internal stakeholders, contract execution, and interfacing with Contract Operations to assist with managing agreements in Sandoz Contract Lifecycle Management system.<br><br>Major Accountabilities:<br>• Manage the end-to-end contracting process for assigned accounts. Draft, negotiate and execute contracts with the following customers: MCOs, PBMs, Health Plans, Specialty Pharmacies, Specialty Distributors, GPOs and Integrated Delivery Networks <br>• Collaborate with the Market Access & Account Strategy team to develop proposals in support of Sandoz biosimilar product contracting strategy and customer specific scenarios<br>• Assist the Market Access & Account Strategy team and the Head of Contract Management & Operations with development and implementation of new contract strategies and applicable new/non-standard terms and conditions <br>• Liaison with Legal to obtain approval for standard and customized terms and conditions. Ensure all financial, legal, compliance and corporate guidelines are met. Develop and maintain appropriate contract templates to support approved contracting strategy<br>• Work with Account Managers and internal team members to ensure compliance of all Market Access contracts and contracting processes with internal controls and audit requirements<br>• Provide guidance and mentoring to the Contracts team members in support of their deliverables and projects, train the team on new processes and provide ongoing standard methodology sharing<br>• Perform special projects.<br><br>This position will be located at the Sandoz Princeton, NJ site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. Please note that this role would not provide relocation and only local candidates will be considered. <br><br>The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $136,800 and $205,200/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.<br>[#video#https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_RZsoOZv5c{#400,300#}#/video#]