Contract Development Manager - Payer Contract Writer
- Employer
- Amgen
- Location
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Start date
- Jan 19, 2025
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- Discipline
- Clinical, Clinical Documentation
- Required Education
- High School or equivalent
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Biotech Beach, Best Places to Work
Job Details
At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.
Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Contract Development Manager - Payer Contract WriterWhat you will doLets do this. Lets change the world. As a member of the US Value and Access (USV&A) team, the Contract Development Manager Payer Contract Writer is integral to Amgens commercial contracting success and supports Amgen by drafting and processing customer contracts in order to assist Amgen in its mission to serve patients. This Manager position will report to the Senior Manager, Contract Development and will be responsible for Payer customer contracts across the portfolio of Amgen Products for assigned payer accounts.
In this vital role you will work hand-in-hand with the Payer Contract Relations team to write and develop Payer rebate agreements, amendments, notice letters, and other documents as needed for several strategic accounts. This role will also manage contract data for assigned accounts in Amgens contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, including ensuring data entry accuracy and accurate reflection of key terms in the final contract within the CLM system.
- Draft rebate agreements, amendments, notice letters and other contract documents
- Craft document language that accurately describes new programs, rebates, and discount structures in the contract document
- Project manage planned and ad-hoc special projects within Contract Development and U.S. Value & Access
- Research and produce contract documents in support of internal and external audits and litigation
- Participate in document review meetings, communicating document status and history to partners
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Legal, Government Programs, Market Access, Coverage & Pricing, and the Contract Execution team to ensure accurate, executable contracts and seamless implementation of completed contracts into our financial system of record
- Partner with and support the CLM system team as needed to assist with optimization of the system and the contracting process
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The contract professional we seek is an outstanding writer with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degreeOrMasters degree and 2 years of contract development or contract writing experience
OrBachelors degree and 4 years of contract development or contract writing experience
OrAssociates degree and 8 years of contract development or contract writing experience
OrHigh school diploma / GED and 10 years of contract development or contract writing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology experience
- Previous experience writing contracts, ideally for pharma
- Strong computer and Microsoft Word skills; strong administrative skills
- Ability to complete projects, make decisions with minimal direction, prioritize competing document requests and manage multiple documents concurrently to completion
- High attention to detail
- Ability to integrate complex business strategies into a contract
- Familiarity with the US commercial and government healthcare and reimbursement environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to read, draft, edit and understand legal contract documents
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
for a career that defies imagination
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Application deadlineAmgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Company
We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide.
We live the mission.
We win together.
We thrive on continual challenge.
Our team of 22,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together—to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission.
At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we’re transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health.
Connect with us to explore how you can Win, Live, and Thrive at Amgen.
- Website
- http://careers.amgen.com/
- Phone
- 805-447-1000
- Location
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Corporate Headquarters
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks
California
91320-1799
United States
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