JOB SUMMARY

The Business & Transformation Office (BTO), Associate position provides instrumental contract development and business administration support to the Transformation and Functional Sourcing Team and the Pfizer Research & Development (PRD) Portfolio Sourcing Team, ensuring compliance with timelines and Pfizer SOPs and processes. The role is a general resource for internal and external stakeholders regarding Pfizer's approach to PRD contract processing, contract management, and applicable Pfizer policies and procedures. The Business & Transformation Associate supports clinical trial and development timelines through negotiation of contracts, confirmation and verification of Fair Market Value rates, business terms and the scopes of service with external Consultants and Service Providers (low-complexity Service Agreements) with supervisory oversight.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• With oversight, works independently in a structured environment using established systems and contracting compliance and business requirements to perform assigned tasks.
• Liaises frequently with stakeholders to ensure they understand and have realistic expectations of contracting process, systems, compliance & business requirements and contracting cycle times.
• Depending on the nature of the engagement and resources / services required, responsible for the independent preparation, negotiation and finalization/execution of Consulting Agreements, Patient Advocacy Agreements, low-complexity - Service Agreements, Work Orders, Statements of Work, Contract Amendments, Change Orders and Confidential Disclosure Agreements
• Negotiates proposed changes to standard contract language within guidelines provided by the Legal Division and other BTO colleagues; escalates requested changes that fall outside of guidelines to the Legal Division and other stakeholders, as required
• Confirms budgets and rates, as required, and escalates significant budget exceptions to the appropriate stakeholder for resolution.
• Supports the contract administration and execution process for the Business & Transformation Office
• Adds new suppliers to Ariba/SAP system, as required, supporting Ariba Contract Workbench (ACW) and ENGAGE maintenance and administration
• Facilitates the Subcontractor Approval Process
• Provides contract retrieval and redaction support during Corporate Audits and Regulatory Inspections
• Participates in special projects and/or initiatives to help achieve business objectives. Ensures compliances with BTO Compliance & Business requirements. Works with Portfolio Sourcing Team Lead-PSTL / Functional Sourcing Team Lead-FSTL and Outsourcing Leads and Functional Sourcing Leads (OLs/FSLs) to drive the creation and implementation of best practices.
• Actively supports Pfizer's culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc degree with 1-2 years work experience in a related discipline.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills and proficiency with MS Office applications (Word/Excel) is required.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and data analysis.
• Experience with contract management tools is desired.
• General knowledge of clinical trials and drug development is desired.
• Knowledge and experience in negotiating and contracting with service providers is desired.

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

To apply please visit our website www.pfizercareers.com and search job Business & Transformation Office, Associate id 4914378.

Please apply by sending your CV and a motivational letter in English