Contract Design Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement comprehensive negotiation strategies for various categories while overseeing the complete contract life cycle.

• Analyze intricate market trend data and research to deliver expert advice and actionable insights.

• Facilitate the dissemination of clinically or operationally significant information, such as product recalls/alerts, benefits, educational opportunities, contract announcements, and other important communications.

• Collaborate with end-users and stakeholders to shape strategies and reach consensus on contract awards.

• Ensure that contracts adhere to professional, clinical, and operational standards.

• Evaluate contract performance in conjunction with onsite Integration teams or key stakeholders to enhance value delivery.

• Proactively communicate clinically or operationally relevant information.

• Oversee daily management of associates, which includes hiring, training, onboarding, professional development, coaching, and providing feedback.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR an Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of relevant cumulative job-specific experience required.

• A minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience is preferred.

• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

• Over 3 years of professional experience in contract category management, with a strong preference for experience in pharmacy contract category management.

• Professional background in a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) or complex healthcare supply chain environment, ideally managing pharmaceutical or clinical categories.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus incentive.

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options.

• Employer-matched 403(b), along with planning and hardship resources, disability, and life insurance.

• Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.

• Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning opportunities.

• Employee Assistance Program, providing counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.

• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.

• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and additional perks.