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Amgen’s Research and Development (R&D) Business Operations organization addresses complex business challenges with outstanding people, tools, and processes. The team delivers on key initiatives and capabilities to support R&D. This position is primarily responsible for overseeing and processing healthcare compliance related contracting and payments of proposed arrangements by Amgen staff with Members of the U.S. Healthcare Community. We are looking for talent who have play a key role in supporting the healthcare contracting process and ensuring accurate and timely payments to members of the health care community. The associate requires a basic understanding of contracting as well as SAP software and its functionalities. The associate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, sourcing, accounts payable, and finance, to ensure smooth and seamless contract management and payment operations. We are a team that delivers for our partners!
Job Responsibility
Assist in the review, drafting, and negotiation of contracts for members of the healthcare community (Fee for Service, Consulting, Sponsorship, Donation, Exhibits or other similar engagements)
Maintain contract documentation and ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions
Coordinate contract execution and distribution
Triage intake from Amgen R&D or other supported functions to appropriate contract managers
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with sourcing, accounts payable, and other relevant teams to streamline financial processes and resolve any issues or discrepancies
Ensure effective communication and foster positive working relationships
Process invoices, reimbursements, and payments related to healthcare contracts
Verify accuracy of invoices and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and providers
Ensure timely payments and adherence to payment terms
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulations
Participate in audits and assist with compliance-related activities as required
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives as required
Ability to process simple transactions from end to end, engaging business partners where appropriate
Identify and escalate business issues needing resolution, as well as identifying potential process improvements and manage multiple assignments at one time
Review and either approve payments or triage errors to the appropriate Amgen staff member
Review invoice/expenses related to Fee for Service Arrangements (i.e. CARFs) and triage any issues
Review invoice/expenses related to Advisory Board Arrangements (i.e. ABCARFs) and triage any issues
Communicate and escalate contractual and/or payment challenges to leadership team
Exercises good judgment
Interact with business partners to ensure compliance processes and standards are understood and followed
Review proposed arrangements via Amgen's healthcare compliance operations system of record (C3)
Support Amgen staff members with any related questions and/or concerns such as C3 system support
Ability to read legal documents and facilitate legal review, interpret financial reports and technical documents
Manage payment inquiries that are received via the HCC payment requests mailbox from RAEs, Service Providers etc.
Outcome may include further reviews, research and/or triage
Proofread, edit and fact-check legal documents for accuracy and consistency
Time management and problem-solving skills
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Excellent computer and MS Office skills
Excellent writing skills
detail-oriented
Communicates effectively within and outside department
Familiarity with SAP
Knowledge of current and legally binding contractual language and terminology
Basic understanding of purchasing and supply chain procedures
Basic understanding of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and healthcare regulations
Basic understanding of standard contracting legal principles
Bachelor's degree OR Master's degree and 3-5 years of related resource management, paralegal, contracting and/or financial accounting experience
Nice to have
Familiarity with research and clinical development in biopharmaceutical industry as well as medical and scientific terminology
Finance, resource, and budget management experience including cost analysis and reporting
Experience with analytics software (Microsoft Access, Spotfire, Tableau, Smartsheet), document management applications, portfolio planning tools, supply chain and financial systems (Planisware, Veeva, SAP, Ariba)
Intermediate Microsoft Office user (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience working with virtual teams and using collaborative tools and platforms
Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, critical thinking and verbal/written communication skills
Ability to work in a highly cross matrixed environment
Strong planning and project management skills with the demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple high priority projects and minimal supervision