BD recently completed the acquisition of the Edwards Critical Care business. This position is part of the Critical Care division, and as such, will become a part of the BD organization in the future. BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. If you are invited to interview for this position, a recruiter will provide further details about this exciting transition. Learn more about BD at bd.com

The Associate Analyst, Clinical Contracts negotiates and develops contracts associated with clinical trials, ensures contracts comply with regulations and manages the lifecycle of contracts.

How you will make an impact:

• Initiate and prepare initial contract file and drafts, redlines and negotiate basic contracts based on basic knowledge of financial, regulatory and clinical requirements

• Develop processes, plan strategies, track contract lifecycle, and manage all contract management systems

• Collect required documentation for contract submissions

• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance and Finance to obtain or clarify data required for contracts

• Interface with 3rd parties to obtain required data, and/or acquire clarification to data in order to initiate and finalize contracts

• Submit proposed final draft and supporting documentation through Legal Department’s RFA system for contract approval and secure appropriate signatures within specified signing authority

• Generate reports (e.g., expiration, cycle status, terms, payment milestones)

• Other incidental duties

What you’ll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, and 1 year of previous related experience in contract negotiation/administration

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Experienced in managing the lifecycle of clinical and/or non-clinical agreements in the biopharma or medical device industries

• Knowledge of budgets and financial tracking

• Good computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and ability to operate general office machinery

• Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills

• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Good knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to contract negotiation and administration

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare compliance and privacy regulations (e.g. HIPAA and Sunshine Act)

• Basic understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., CFR, GCP) and documents

• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

• Strict attention to detail

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work in a team environment, including immediate supervisor and other team members in the section or group

• Ability to build stable working relationships internally

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $54,000 to $77,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Career website.

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.