Business Process Excellence Professional conducting logistics and IT flow analysis for process improvement at CEVA Logistics. Focus on developing studies and strategies for efficient operational processes.
About the role
- Manager of IT Contracts & Business Operations negotiating IT contracts at Lilly. Collaborating with stakeholders and managing vendor relationships for IT services and agreements.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate complex contracts for a variety of Catalyze360 IT needs, including IT professional services, software license, software development, service level, SaaS/PaaS/IaaS, and AI/ML agreements as well as associated change orders
- Serve as the primary interface between Business Operations and IT/business stakeholders, translating technical requirements into contractual terms and managing vendor relationships to ensure alignment with business objectives
- Collaborate cross functionally with IT/business, legal, finance, and other stakeholders to structure IT agreements that balance business needs, risk mitigation, and cost optimization
- Identify and mitigate business risks throughout the contracting process, including protecting sensitive confidential information and privacy
- Manage multiple concurrent IT contract negotiations while monitoring performance and vendor compliance
- Potential to oversee implementation, configuration, and ongoing management of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and other systems to optimize contracting processes and ensure compliance
- Potential to structure and oversee Business Operations pilot programs and promote adoption of successful pilot solutions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- 3+ years of experience with a variety of IT contract negotiations (including IT professional services, software license, software development, service level, and SaaS agreements) in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical or other regulated industry
- Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts for AI/ML applications across drug discovery and development
- Prior experience designing and coordinating pilot programs, proof-of-concept initiatives, or technology evaluations
- Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system implementation and optimization
- Strong understanding of and fluency with IT architecture, cloud infrastructure, software development lifecycle, and enterprise technology solutions
- Advanced expertise in Intellectual Property frameworks for AI/ML efforts
- Deep understanding of IT security requirements, compliance frameworks including privacy regulations, and data governance in regulated industries
- Ability to work through competing priorities with speed and agility in a highly collaborative environment with diverse stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills with ability to engage diverse stakeholders including technical, legal, and finance team members
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strategic thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Benefits
- eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
- pension
- vacation benefits
- eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
- flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
- life insurance and death benefits
- certain time off and leave of absence benefits
- well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
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