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Job Function:

Sales Enablement

Job Sub Function:

Contract Administration and Management

Job Category:

Professional

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Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for Senior Contracts Specialist, Abiomed to join our Global Legal Organization located in Danvers, MA. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

The Senior Contracts Specialist is responsible for supporting the negotiation of contracts and management of contracts for Abiomed’s operations. This position will report to the Manager - Contracts, Legal Operations. The ideal candidate has experience negotiating a variety of contracts. As a valued partner to the business, the Senior Contracts Specialist requires effective communication skills with both internal and external clientele.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of agreements such as: Supply Chain Agreements (Master Supply Agreements), and Capital Contracting (Service Agreements, Rental Agreements, and Evaluation Agreements), among others.
• Identify terms that vary from company standards to ensure consistency, accuracy and compliance, recommend appropriate modifications, and engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Assisting in developing and updating templates for such agreements to reflect the current laws, industry codes, and company policies and objectives.
• Support the long-term development of the legal function through process improvement and establishment of best practices for all aspects of legal functions.
• Work closely under supervision of Manager - Contracts & Legal Operations, and exercise independent judgement in escalating issues in accordance with procedures and policies.
• Coaching Contracts Specialist to develop skills and expertise.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred.
• 1-3 years’ of experience in contract negotiation in-house or at a firm preferred.
• Familiarity with a Contract Lifecycle Management system preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent computer skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to independently manage multiple tasks and timelines simultaneously, with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• A candidate who demonstrates adaptability and collaboration with internal partners.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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