Senior PSC Contracts Specialist

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

The Senior PSC Sourcing Contracts Specialist is responsible for supporting the team in contract management activities such as administering, writing, and executing contracts related to PSC team. Where required, this role is required to support and assist in escalations and resolution of payments that have been committed to a supplier. Supports and collaborates with various internal and external business teams to address contracts and financial requests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, negotiate and manage Statement of Works (SOWs) and Change Orders (COs) associated with low-risk contracts leveraging the Legal Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.
• Advise and troubleshoot on existing agreements under the guidance of the assigned team member.
• 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 routing, tracking and facilitating timely progress of contracts from point of submission into PSC through to execution.
• Prepare status reports for contracts in circulation.
• 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education:

• BS/BA degree in related discipline and a minimum of five years of related experience; or,
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May require certification in assigned area.

Experience:

• The ideal candidate must have 1-2 years of direct working experience in the life-sciences industries emphasis on contract drafting and source 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.
• Experience in Contract Life Management (preferred Agiloft) system.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Some understanding of the contract management process, including tracking, negotiation, approval and signature processes.
• Working knowledge of the drug discovery and development process and ability to understand risks and requirements associated with pharmaceutical contracting preferred.
• 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 communication skills.
• Must embrace Exelixis' core values: Be Exceptional, Excel for Patients, and Exceed Together.
• Environment: primarily working indoors in an office environment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Our office is a modern, open-plan space that foster collaborations and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.