Pharmaceutical Contract Operations Specialist

Akkodis; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Pharmaceutical Contract Operations Specialist for a 12+ month contract in Morristown, NJ. The role is hybrid and focuses on contract setup within the Contract Development and Analytics department.

Responsibilities include creating contract agreements and amendments, ensuring pricing accuracy, approvals, and distributor notification, while supporting system implementations and inquiries from wholesalers/distributors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field with 2-4 years contract experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience working in pharmaceutical contracting or operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement contract agreements/amendments and product changes.
• Ensure accurate pricing, approvals, signatures, eligibility, and lifecycle issue resolution.
• Support wholesalers/distributors with contract setup, pricing, and eligibility inquiries.
• Assist in resolving contract problems and customer inquiries.
• Process contracts for countersignature.
• Support the rollout of new systems.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Teams

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical

Time management

Independent

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Model N

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Pharmaceutical Contract Operations Specialist for a 12+ months contract position with a client located in Morristown, NJ / Hybrid.

Pay Range: $24/hr. - $27/hr. On W2 (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Summary:

The Contract Development and Analytics department manages over 1000 contracts all with unique dates, terms, pricing, fees, etc. The end-to-end contract process is handled within this department. This position is solely involved in the contract setup.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the creation and system implementation of contract agreement/amendments, new/discontinued products, and other required changes to contracts.
• Assure accurate pricing, appropriate approvals, signatures, membership eligibility, wholesaler/distributor notification, and resolving problems which may arise through the lifecycle of the contract.
• Provide support on Wholesaler/Distributor inquiries related to contract setup, pricing, and eligibility.
• Assist with resolving contract problems and customer inquiries
• Processing of contracts for countersignature
• Support the implementation of new systems

Requirements:

• Ability to move forward at a fast pace, at times with limited information.
• Network with other areas to resolve problems and often to gain appropriate approvals.
• Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, Powerpoint, SharePoint and Teams.
• Have excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills, problem solving, analytical skills.
• Have a very high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be able to work independently, initiate and carry out multiple contracting projects until completion.

Preferred Skills:

• 2 years pharmaceutical/vaccine Managed Markets experience in Contracting, Pricing, Operations or other critical thinking discipline.
• 2 years of analytical and business experience specifically focused on reviewing and executing contracts.
• In depth working knowledge of SAP and Model N.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or related field with 2-4 years contract experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records by federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers