Hybrid role in Exton, PA. Candidates applying must be within a 50 mile radius to the location.

Who We Are:

At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary:

The Contract Analyst, Commercial Development will coordinate the development of commercial Confidentiality Agreements (CDA's) / Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA's) and assist with contract pricing, compliance and contract analysis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA's/CDA's) -
  • Work in conjunction with the NDA/CDA analyst to support execution of the agreements with the Commercial Team. including assist with CDA research and development.
  • Notify global sales teams regarding CDA termination deadlines and coordinate renewals.
  • Draft, edit and negotiate various contracts including Confidentiality Agreements (CDA's/NDA's), Material Transfer Agreement, Master Service Agreements (MSA) and related amendments.
  • Attend meetings with External Customers and Sales colleagues for to resolve questions and find resolution to bring CDA's/NDA's to execution.
  • Coordinate with global commercial teams to ensure CDA contract requirements are being addressed.
  • Interface with Law Department to address exceptions to standard terms
  • Use an array of business software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, DocuSign, and the company's Contract Management system).
  • Recommend updates to company standard templates and draft new templates as needed by the business.
  • Notify commercial team regarding CDA termination deadlines and coordinate renewals.
  • Provide scheduled reporting and ad hoc reporting as required.
  • Handle organization and maintenance of company contracts in the West's Contract Management System.
• Assist with Contract Compliance: Ensure global compliance of commercial contracts with all terms.
  • Ensure upload of all key parameters in the West Contract Repository.
  • Conduct annual contract review with reporting to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Track special provisions and exceptions and confirm compliance with Finance and Commercial Team.
• Support new contract preparation:
  • Prepare presentations, sales and margin reports and visual aids to support contract development.
  • Provide data analysis to support global contract negotiation and execution.
  • Assist with Contract development and negotiations, review and signing process as required by the Delegation of Authority Policy
• Support Contract pricing:
  • Support implementation of contract pricing mechanism elements including predictive indexes, milestone achievements, and base cost pass throughs.
  • Support integration of contract pricing elements prepared by the Pricing Team to support execution of commercial contracts.
• System implementation: Assist with contract management system implementation and new process development.
• Assist with analyses and processes related to commercial contract development, pricing and rebates
• Provides a competent and professional interface with internal and external customers.
• Complete business driven departmental projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's in Business or Paralegal Studies/similar experience in the field of contract management, pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates Customer focused approach and motivation to ensure an excellent customer experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and highly effective oral and written communication skills required due to global / cross-functional interaction.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, SharePoint and DocuSign.
• Leadership qualities to engender cooperation, respect and support from other team members within the region and globally.
• Ability to identify process improvements that have a direct impact on the work performed. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve these processes.
• Sound independent reasoning and judgment to establish work priorities, handle questions and be flexible to respond to constantly changing priorities or shifting deadlines.
• Experience of Contract Management and related tools or similar software solutions would be an advantage.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Able to comply with the company's safety and quality policies at all times

Travel Requirements:

• Must be able to travel up to 5% of the time, including internationally.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Sedentary - exerting force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met
• Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
• Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read & write, speak in front of groups, express & exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures
• Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization & achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities
• Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Read and interpret data, information and documents
• Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize

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West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.