Senior Professional Contract Administrator

Sanofi EU; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

International mobility programs

Health and wellbeing benefits

14 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Senior Professional Contract Administrator in Morristown, NJ to manage contract setup and pricing for vaccines and related products. The role interfaces with Account Management, internal teams, wholesalers, distributors, and external customers to ensure accurate contract information and compliant pricing.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in contracting, pricing, and operations, with SAP and Model N Flex experience, and excellent communication and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s level education preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Contracting, Pricing, Operations, or related field.
• 3+ years of analytical and business experience focused on reviewing/executing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement contract agreements/amendments and product changes in the system.
• Ensure accurate pricing, approvals, signatures, and eligibility throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Set up and maintain contract vendors.
• Support wholesalers/distributors with contract setup, pricing, and eligibility inquiries.
• Address contract problems and customer inquiries with timely written or direct responses.
• Suggest efficiencies to operational processes.
• Process contracts for countersignature.
• Support new system implementations.
• Own and drive ongoing contract lifecycle management priorities.
• Assist in cross-training and onboarding new team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Model N Flex

Job description

Job title:

Senior Professional Contract Administrator

Location:

Morristown, NJ

About the Job:

Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

Our Team:

The Contract Development and Analytics department manages over 2000 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.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main responsibilities

The Senior Professional Contract Administrator will be primarily responsible for interacting with Account Management representatives, internal functional teams, wholesaler and distributors and external customers to provide contract information. This will ensure our customers receive accurate contract pricing while maintaining compliance. In addition, accurate contract set up is imperative for downstream processes to flow appropriately. This position will must provide timely communications with a focus of a more proactive approach. The position prefers legal experience as well as overall knowledge and ability to guide internal and joint venture negotiations and coordination.

• 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.
• Contract vendor setup and maintenance.
• Provide support on Wholesaler/Distributor inquiries related to contract setup, pricing, and eligibility.
• Responsible for resolving contract problems and customer inquiries. These responses will be in a timely manner through composed written replies or direct discussions with the customer.
• Create and suggest efficiencies to operational processes.
• Processing of contracts for countersignature
• Support the implementation of new systems.
• Takes ownership and accountability for ongoing contract lifecycle management processes and priorities.
• As needed, there will be assistance in cross training and onboarding of new team members.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master’s level education is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Contracting, Pricing, Operations, or other critical thinking discipline. Pharmaceutical/vaccine Managed Markets experience preferred.
• 3+ years of analytical and business experience specifically focused on reviewing and executing contracts.

Skills and Competencies:

• In depth working knowledge of SAP and Model N Flex (Revenue Manager System).
• Develop, lead, and negotiate contract terms and implementation.
• Work independently at times and move forward at a fast pace, at times with limited information.
• Be very detail-oriented, accurate and organized.
• Be proficient at applying policies to real case situations.
• 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 skills.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills, problem solving, analytical, thinks strategically.
• Have a very high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Why Choose Us?

• Work at the forefront of AI-driven research, smart manufacturing, and groundbreaking mRNA platforms that are redefining the future of immunology.
• Help protect half a billion people every year, contributing to one of the largest global vaccination efforts in healthcare.
• Develop your career with access to mentoring, international mobility programs, and opportunities to grow across four continents.
• Make the impossible possible for millions by contributing to breakthrough moments like the world’s first RSV toddler vaccine.
• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affifficative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.