Contracts Administrator/Associate

Company: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Who We Are For more than two decades, going our own way has led to countless breakthroughs, bettering the lives of those suffering from rare genetic disease. In 1997 we were founded to make a big difference in small patient populations. Now we seek to make an even greater impact by applying the same science-driven, patient-forward approach that propelled our last 25 years of drug development to larger genetic disorders, as well as genetic subsets of more common conditions. Through our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we will continue to develop targeted therapies that address the root cause of the conditions we seek to treat. Applying our knowledge to make a transformative impact is not just a calling, but an obligation to those who will benefit most. The end goal has always been better lives and now we can reach more. And the more people we reach, the more our impact can grow. We transform lives through genetic discovery. Our Culture Our desire to make a positive impact on our patients extends to our employees and BioMarin is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every person feels seen, valued, and heard - so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. We seek to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower people and to provide them with the ability to develop their long-term careers. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where people enjoy coming to work and take pride in our efforts to help patients. By providing a foundation for all operations company wide, BioMarin's General and Administrative teams support our mission of providing first and best in class therapeutics to patients who live with rare diseases. Our teams include groups such as finance, legal, human resources, corporate compliance and ethics, and information technology. Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Duties

• Ability to research vendors within SpringCM, Coupa / Spend Source to determine if vendors are active in our system, prior to contracting new relationships
• Using SpringCM, our contracts management system, drafting multiple contract types: Non-Disclosure Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Amendments, Scopes of Work, and Change Orders, for example.
• Creating and submitting requisition requests using Coupa / Spend Source, BioMarin's spend management tool
• Monitoring and tracking a large volume of contracts from draft to final signatures using SpringCM, which may include DocuSign workflows and monitoring
• Monitoring and tracking a large volume of requisition requests from submission to financial approval and PO creation
• Acting as a liaison between BioMarin, internal business partners, and outside vendors to facilitate contract execution
• Building and maintaining relationships with business partners
• Engaging with other functional areas within BioMarin to assess and respond to contracting and requisition needs, obligations, and revisions
• Coordinating workflow between the business, Procurement, Finance and Legal DepartmentsSkills
  • Strong proofreading and editing skills
  • Strong computer skills in database management and document preparation (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to manage heavy workload and aggressive timelines in a timely manner, prioritize, and work under pressure
  • Strong organizational skills to proactively identify risks in timelines and communicate them to partners and stakeholders through to resolution
  • Strong customer service focus, fielding status requests / updates from colleagues on items with time sensitivity and urgency
  • High level of proficiency with written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with outside vendors/partnersEducationBachelor's degree highly desired. 2-4 years' experience. PLEASE NOTE: Absent a Medical or Religious reason that prohibits vaccinations, all our incoming employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.In the U.S, the hiring range for this position is $31.00 to $50.00 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity, and may also vary depending on candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience amongst other factors.

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