About the role

Contract Development Manager supporting Pfizer’s U.S. Market Access and Institutional Contracting team. Developing contractual agreements and working with various internal stakeholders to meet business strategies.

Responsibilities

Facilitate contractual proposals and agreements in support of Pfizer Business and Strategy initiatives with a high level of independence in leading low to medium level complexity contract development and negotiations.
Develop agreements that maximize contract utilization while ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations, pricing guidelines and other legal considerations.
Evaluate negotiation position and recommend appropriate actions/changes based upon customer input and evolving market conditions.
Solicit and assimilate input into contract negotiations on terms and conditions.
Manage amendments and other contractual communications to the customer.
Possess knowledge of business, financial, legal and commercial contract process and requirements; manage the development of contract documents that are presented and negotiated with customers.
Conduct analysis of customer’s terms and conditions documents and redline responses to aid in the development of contract counterproposals and agreements.
Provide guidance and direction to Account Management team on contract terms and conditions.
Leverage knowledge of customers, existing contracts and Pfizer strategies to understand the impact of evolving contract strategies.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience OR a master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience OR PhD OR an associate's degree with 8+ years relevant experience OR a High School Diploma with 10+ years of relevant experience.
Understanding of the contracting process including terms and conditions, the redline process, customer negotiations, administration of contracts, and the full contract life cycle.
Self-starter with an ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team; builds strong cross-functional relationships across the organization and with customers.
Comfortable working under deadlines, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple critical and complex projects with a wide-ranging group of constituents; proven track record of being able to prioritize and achieve successful outcomes.
Strong analytical and negotiation skills; demonstrated strategic thinking and creativity; ability to bring strategies and analysis to a tactical / executable level.
Passionate, energetic, detail oriented, organized, driven, and accountable.

Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.
Paid vacation, holiday and personal days.
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
Eligibility to participate in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program.